1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a child; childlike
Usage: archaic or literary; less common than 'childlike' or 'childish'

Examples

• She had a childly innocence that charmed everyone around her.
• His childly wonder at the circus was delightful to witness.
• The painting displayed a childly simplicity in its brushstrokes.
• Her childly curiosity led her to ask endless questions.