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puerile

[ˈpjʊəraɪl]

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!

  • Example

    His puerile behavior was not appreciated by his colleagues.

  • Example

    The movie's humor was too puerile for my taste.

  • Example

    She found his jokes to be puerile and unoriginal.

puerile Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with puerile

  • an excessive and immature preoccupation with something

    Example

    His puerile obsession with video games was affecting his studies.

  • humor that is childish, silly, or immature

    Example

    The comedian's puerile humor did not appeal to the older audience.

  • an immature or childish way of thinking or behaving

    Example

    Her puerile attitude towards money management was causing her financial problems.

Origins of puerile

from Latin 'puerilis', meaning 'boyish'

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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.'