puerile (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːəraɪl/
Definition
Silly and childish, especially in a way that is not appropriate for an adult.
Examples
His puerile sense of humor was not appreciated by his colleagues.
The politician's puerile remarks were widely criticized.
She was tired of his puerile behavior at parties.
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