单词 | puerile |
释义 | puerile (once / 3901 pages) adj Some people like their movies to have sophisticated humor and others prefer the more puerile humor of pratfalls or jokes about smelly underwear, inappropriate belching, and passing gas. Although the adjective, puerile can be used to describe anything related to childhood, more often than not, it is used in a derisive manner to comment on the immaturity, silliness, or juvenile nature of something or someone. So if you hear someone talk about puerile toys, they may merely be remarking on the toys of childhood, but it is more likely they are discussing whoopee cushions, fake dog poo, and the like. WORD FAMILYpuerile: puerilely, puerility+/puerility: puerilities USAGE EXAMPLESThese are just a few examples of the puerile, crude and vicious personal attacks deployed by Donald Trump against his Republican rivals. Salon(Dec 28, 2016) Mr Watson said the unpaid volunteer's actions were "racist and puerile". BBC(Dec 20, 2016) It’s not just the puerile description, but the fact that there is no sign anywhere in his homes or offices that books even exist. Salon(Dec 14, 2016) 1adj displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity puerile jokes Syn adolescent, jejune, juvenile immature characteristic of a lack of maturity 2adj of or characteristic of a child puerile breathing |
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