puerile
Example Sentences
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American artist Daniel Arsham has always flirted with the puerile.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Mozart, however, isn’t merely a puerile rascal, as his relationship with Lauren Worsham’s Constanze reveals.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
The early days were defined by blistering, puerile songs, many of which did not have choruses — a style that remains their trademark.
From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2024
That art encouraged people to remain connected to the part of us that stays pure, a little puerile and always kind.
From Salon • Aug. 1, 2023
“When I want mountains made out of molehills, when I want to legitimize their puerile actions by paying attention to them, I’ll let you know.”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.