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baby-wise

/ˈbeɪ.bi.waɪz/

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adverb

/ˈbeɪ.bi.waɪz/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее наречие, означающее «по-младенчески» или «как ребенок». Использовалось в старой английской речи для описания действий, совершаемых по-детски или по-младенчески.

An archaic or obsolete adverb meaning "in the manner of a baby" or "like a baby." It was used in older English to describe actions performed in a childish or infantile way.

  1. In a manner resembling a babyC1informal

    Acting or behaving in a way that is characteristic of a baby, such as being naive, helpless, or innocent.

    ruПо-детски

    • He looked at her baby-wise, with wide, trusting eyes.
    • She spoke baby-wise, using simple words and a soft tone.
    • The puppy followed him baby-wise, stumbling over its own paws.

    Synonymschildishly

Forms
  • more baby-wise comparative form
  • most baby-wise superlative form