Puerile and Trifling

Puerile

Puerile adjective - Having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children.

Trifling and puerile are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trifling" instead an adjective "Puerile".

Nearby Word: puerility

Trifling

Trifling adjective - Lacking importance.

Puerile and trifling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Puerile" instead an adjective "Trifling".

Nearby Words: trifle, trifled
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