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What is "puerile" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does puerile mean in English? Meaning of puerile definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "puerile" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "puerile": of or characteristic of a child

Adjective

  • Meaning: of or characteristic of a child
  • Example: puerile breathing
  • Synonyms: puerile

    • Pronunciation in US: /ˈpjʊrɪl/, /ˈpjʊraɪl/

    Meaning of "puerile": displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity

    Adjective

  • Meaning: displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
  • Example: adolescent insecurity jejune responses to our problems their behavior was juvenile puerile jokes
  • Synonyms: adolescent jejune juvenile puerile
  • Similar: immature

    • Pronunciation in US: /ˈpjʊrɪl/, /ˈpjʊraɪl/

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