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.