Synonyms for Juvenile
Definition of juvenile
- adjective
- of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people; "juvenile diabetes"; "juvenile fashions"
- displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity; "adolescent insecurity"; "jejune responses to our problems"; "their behavior was juvenile"; "puerile jokes"
- noun
- a young person, not fully developed
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "juvenile"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like adolescent, immature, jejune can replace "juvenile" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Juvenile" in song lyrics
See how juvenile is used in real songs:
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"that just got sent to the juvenile"
69 Boyz — One God, One Judge -
"That I kicked since a juvenile"
Above The Law f/ Jayo Felony — X.O. Wit Me -
"And Juvenile"
Afroman — Whack Rappers