puerile Definition
- 1childish and silly
- 2immature and lacking in adult qualities
Using puerile: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puerile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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His puerile behavior was not appreciated by his colleagues.
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The movie's humor was too puerile for my taste.
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She found his jokes to be puerile and unoriginal.
puerile Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with puerile
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His puerile obsession with video games was affecting his studies.
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The comedian's puerile humor did not appeal to the older audience.
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Her puerile attitude towards money management was causing her financial problems.
Origins of puerile
from Latin 'puerilis', meaning 'boyish'
Summary: puerile in Brief
'Puerile' [ˈpjʊəraɪl] describes behavior, attitudes, or humor that are childish, immature, and lacking in adult qualities. It is often used to criticize someone's behavior or ideas as being too simplistic or unsophisticated. Examples include 'His puerile behavior was not appreciated by his colleagues.' and 'The movie's humor was too puerile for my taste.'
