Synonyms for Puerile
Definition of puerile
- adjective
- of or characteristic of a child; "puerile breathing"
- displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity; "adolescent insecurity"; "jejune responses to our problems"; "their behavior was juvenile"; "puerile jokes"
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Writing tips for "puerile"
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