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