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pueril — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • babyish adj Like or suitable for a baby or a young child; childish
  • childish adj Behaving in an immature way, typically expected only of a child.
  • immature adj Behaving in a childish or emotionally undeveloped way.
  • infantile adjective Relating to infants or early childhood.
  • puerile adj Childish; trifling; silly.

Senses

pueril is used for these senses in English:

  • babyish Like or suitable for a baby or a young child; childish
  • childish Immature in thought or behaviour.
  • immature Childish in behavior; juvenile. [from 20th c.]
  • infantile Pertaining to infants.
  • infantile Childish; immature.
  • puerile Characteristic of, or pertaining to, a boy or boys; compare puellile.

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