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puerile in Latin

puerile in Latin is puerīlis — puerile means behaving in a childish, silly way.

puerile in Latin

puerīlis

adj

What does "puerile" mean?

adj Behaving in a childish, silly way.
adj Typical of, or relating to, a boy or boys.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Similar words in Latin

adolescent

Common Latin translations

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What is "puerile" in Latin?

"puerile" in Latin is puerīlis. puerile means: Behaving in a childish, silly way.

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