Puerile Synonyms and Antonyms

pyo͝orīl, pwĕr-, pyo͝oər-, -əl
Of or characteristic of a child, especially in immaturity
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. childish
  2. babyish
  3. juvenile
  4. immature
  5. infantile
  6. jejune
  7. callow
  8. green
  9. adolescent
  10. naive
  11. silly
  12. sophomoric
  13. trifling
  14. trivial
  15. young
  16. youthful
Antonyms:
  1. adult
  2. mature
  3. sensible
Having qualities of a child
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. boyish
  2. inexperienced
Immature, especially in being silly or trivial; childish.
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. young

Words Related to Puerile

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Puerile Sentence Examples

  • It is usual for children to act puerile, but in adults it seems ridiculous.

  • James, stop making such puerile excuses.

  • But his adventures are the merest nightmares of puerile fancy.

  • I cannot condone such puerile activity in this place of business.

  • The saints lives are full of puerile legend.

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