juvenility

Example Sentences

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Above all, Reubens' worldwide introduction to Pee-wee earned the lifelong affection of millions thanks to the hero's wit, sweetness and arch juvenility.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2023

Surprisingly, the mistake in his birth date and the claim of juvenility was not raised by the courts, prosecutors and defence lawyers until very late in the case - 2018.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2023

But forgive me if, as a guy, I take particular offense at his attempt to conscript me and mine as conspirators in his loathsomeness, to make us guys human shields for his repugnant juvenility.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2016

In a similar way, the more juvenile jokes squeak by, sometimes, by dint of their flaunted juvenility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2015

James turned to look at his uncle, noting a little contemptuously the change of his costume, and its extravagant juvenility.

From The Hero by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)