babyishly
|ba-by-ish-ly|
/ˈbeɪbiɪʃ/
(babyish)
childlike; immature
Etymology
'babyishly' is formed in modern English by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'babyish'.
'babyish' was formed by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-ish' to 'baby' (Middle English 'babi'/'baby'), and then '-ly' was appended to create the adverb 'babyishly'.
Originally derived from 'baby' meaning a very young child (and imitative baby talk), the word developed into 'babyish' meaning 'like a baby' or 'childish', and 'babyishly' now means 'in a baby-like or childish manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that resembles a baby; childishly or immaturally.
He laughed babyishly at the silly joke, refusing to admit it wasn't funny.
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Last updated: 2025/12/23 12:55