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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    juvenile immature childish infantile silly foolish ridiculous absurd frivolous petty trivial insignificant inconsequential futile useless senseless inane vacuous empty hollow shallow callow green inexperienced naive simple simplistic unsophisticated crude coarse rough unrefined uncouth rude impolite impertinent insolent petulant peevish sulky sullen childish babyish infantile puerile immature adolescent youthful young inexperienced.

    Meaning of Puerile

    The primary meaning of the word "Puerile" is related to being immature or childish.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford Languages definition of "Puerile" is: (of a person or their behavior) childish or immature.
    • It can also refer to something that is silly or foolish, often in a way that is annoying or irritating.
    • In general, "Puerile" describes behavior, actions, or thoughts that are not suitable for an adult and are more typical of a child.

    Etymology of Puerile

    The word "Puerile" has its roots in the Latin word "puerilis," which means "of or pertaining to a boy" or "childish."
    It is derived from the Latin word "puer," meaning "boy" or "child."
    The word "Puerile" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe immature or childish behavior.

    Example Uses

    • The comedian's puerile jokes about bodily functions were met with a mixture of laughter and groans from the audience.
    • The politician's puerile behavior during the debate, including name-calling and tantrums, was widely criticized.
    • The movie's puerile humor, including slapstick comedy and silly one-liners, was not to everyone's taste.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    mature adult grown-up sophisticated refined cultured polished elegant dignified serious solemn somber grave severe austere stern sober sedate sensible rational wise discerning perceptive astute shrewd intelligent clever witty urbane suave debonair charming gracious courteous polite respectful considerate thoughtful kind gentle benevolent.

    Related Nouns

    maturity adulthood sophistication refinement culture elegance dignity seriousness solemnity somberness gravity severity austerity sternness sobriety sedateness sensibility rationality wisdom discernment perception astuteness shrewdness intelligence cleverness wit urbanity suaveness debonairness charm graciousness courtesy politeness respect consideration thoughtfulness kindness gentleness benevolence juvenile adolescent youth childhood immaturity foolishness absurdity ridiculousness.

    Related Verbs

    mature grow develop refine cultivate polish sophisticate dignify solemnize gravitate austere sober sedate sensitize rationalize wise discern perceive astute shrewd intelligent clever witty urbanize suave debonair charm graciate courtesy polite respect consider think kind gentle benevolent juvenile adolescent youthful childish immature foolish absurd ridiculous.

    Related Adjectives

    mature adult grown-up sophisticated refined cultured polished elegant dignified serious solemn somber grave severe austere stern sober sedate sensible rational wise discerning perceptive astute shrewd intelligent clever witty urbane suave debonair charming gracious courteous polite respectful considerate thoughtful kind gentle benevolent juvenile adolescent youthful childish immature foolish absurd ridiculous.