puerile Synonyms
puerile Meaning
puerile (a)
of or characteristic of a child
puerile (s)
displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
puerile Sentence Examples
- His puerile behavior during the meeting was both embarrassing and unprofessional.
- She dismissed his puerile attempts at humor with a polite smile.
- The argument devolved into a puerile exchange of insults.
- Despite his age, he still occasionally displayed puerile tendencies.
- I expected more mature conversation from him, but instead, he offered only puerile remarks.
- The comedian's act was criticized for its reliance on puerile jokes.
- Her decision to end the relationship was prompted by his persistent and puerile jealousy.
- The puerile antics of the children disrupted the solemnity of the occasion.
- Rather than engage in puerile squabbles, they chose to focus on finding a solution.
- The movie's plot was undermined by its reliance on puerile humor aimed at the lowest common denominator.
FAQs About the word puerile
of or characteristic of a child, displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
juvenile, immature, adolescent,childish, babyish, jejune,infantile, naive, girlie, simplistic
adult,mature, adult, mature, cosmopolitan, experienced, smart, grown-up, worldly, experienced
His puerile behavior during the meeting was both embarrassing and unprofessional.
She dismissed his puerile attempts at humor with a polite smile.
The argument devolved into a puerile exchange of insults.
Despite his age, he still occasionally displayed puerile tendencies.
