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What is the difference between silly and puerile? Thank you
Aug 6, 2023 6:50 PM
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"Puerile" means childish.
August 6, 2023
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Puerile is not a common word. It tends to have a negative connotation, while silly may not. "You puerile boy!" sounds plain insulting compared to "silly" "The answers they give are plain puerile" would be a good use of the word.
August 6, 2023
PS : (1) It sounds silly/puerile. (2) You silly/puerile boy! (3) The answers they give are plain silly/puerile.
August 6, 2023
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