Puerility
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pjʊəˈɹɪl.ə.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Puerility is a noun meaning The state, quality, or condition of being childish or puerile.
Meaning
The state, quality, or condition of being childish or puerile.
More Meanings
- That which is puerile or childish; especially, an expression which is insipid or silly.
Example Sentences
You treat his opinions (though he never thrusts them on you) about "the Church," and his duty, and the souls of his parishioners, with civil indifference, as much ado about nothing; and his rubrical eccentricities as puerilities.
Word Forms
- puerilities
Synonyms for puerility
Depending on context, synonyms include childhood, childishness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include childishness, childhood, puerileness, juvenility, infantility, childliness.
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