infantile
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for infantile, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to infants or early childhood.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Relating to infants or early childhood.
“The doctor checked for signs of infantile illness.”
How to use infantile
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
infantile behaviour
infantile tantrum
Etymology
From Latin infantilis, "pertaining to an infant," from īnfāns.
Full origin of infantile →Frequently asked questions
What does “infantile” mean?
The word “infantile” means relating to infants or early childhood. In plain terms, baby-like — either literally about infants, or used as an insult for grown-up behaviour that's silly and immature.
How do you pronounce “infantile”?
“Infantile” is pronounced IHN-fuhn-tyl (/ˈɪnfəntaɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “infantile” in a sentence?
Here is “infantile” used in a sentence: “The doctor checked for signs of infantile illness.”
What part of speech is “infantile”?
“Infantile” is an adjective.
Where does the word “infantile” come from?
The word “infantile” comes from Latin. From Latin infantilis, "pertaining to an infant," from īnfāns.
How many meanings does “infantile” have?
“Infantile” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to infants or early childhood.
