Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pueril
Adjective
/ˈpjʊə.rɪl/
Definition
Childish; immature.
Examples
- His pueril antics made the serious meeting feel like a playground.
- She dismissed his pueril comments as unworthy of a response.
Meaning
Pueril refers to behavior or actions that are considered silly or lacking maturity, often resembling that of a child.
Synonyms
- Childish
- Immature
- Naive
- Juvenile
- Foolish