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juvenilia

[ˌdʒuːvɪˈnɪliə]

juvenilia Definition

works produced by an author or artist while still young, often considered immature or lacking in artistic merit.

Using juvenilia: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "juvenilia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The book is a collection of her juvenilia, written when she was just a teenager.

  • Example

    The museum has a special exhibit featuring the artist's juvenilia.

  • Example

    The film director's juvenilia shows promise but lacks the depth of his later work.

juvenilia Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for juvenilia

  • early works
  • immature works
  • youthful works

Phrases with juvenilia

  • the act of releasing an author or artist's early works to the public

    Example

    The publishing company decided to release a collection of the author's juvenilia to capitalize on her recent success.

  • a time in an artist or author's life when they were producing their early works

    Example

    The artist's juvenilia period was marked by experimentation and a lack of focus.

  • a particular artistic or literary style that an artist or author used during their juvenilia period

    Example

    The writer's juvenilia style was characterized by flowery language and a tendency towards melodrama.

Origins of juvenilia

from Latin 'juvenilis', meaning 'young'

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Summary: juvenilia in Brief

'Juvenilia' [ˌdʒuːvɪˈnɪliə] refers to works produced by an artist or author while still young, often considered immature or lacking in artistic merit. It can refer to a specific period in an artist's life, as well as a particular style or genre. Examples include 'The book is a collection of her juvenilia, written when she was just a teenager.' and 'The film director's juvenilia shows promise but lacks the depth of his later work.'