Meaning
infantile (relating to children or babies)
- child-related; children's
- childish; immature
In a sentence
Questo reparto infantile è pieno di giochi colorati.
This children's ward is full of colorful toys.
Perché fai quella voce infantile con il cane?
Why do you use that childish voice with the dog?
Non fare commenti infantili davanti a tutti.
Don't make childish comments in front of everyone.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| infantile | masculine · singular |
| infantile | feminine · singular |
| infantili | masculine · plural |
| infantili | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use infantile for psychology, medicine, or formal description; for everyday "childish," speakers often prefer immaturo, puerile, or da bambini.
- It can sound quite negative about an adult: comportamento infantile is stronger and more judgmental than semplice or ingenuo.
- It agrees normally: infantile for singular masculine/feminine; infantili for plural.