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childlike

 adjective
     
child‧like
having qualities that are typical of a child, especially positive qualities such as innocence and eagerness
childlike innocence/simplicity/directness
'You know I love you,' she said with childlike simplicity.
childlike delight/wonder/excitement
The sight filled her with childlike excitement.
Standing, she looked less childlike.
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