Synonyms of juvenile
16 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for juvenile is infantile. Other synonyms of juvenile are juvey, puerile, babish, babyish and bairnish.
Synonyms and similar words for juvenile
adjectiveCharacteristic of youth or immaturity; childish.
- infantileChildish; immature.
- juvey
- puerileChildish; trifling; silly.
- babishLike a babe; childish; babyish.
- babyishLike or suitable for a baby or a young child; childish.
- bairnishHaving the manners of a child; childish; silly.
- childish
- dootsie UK, dialectal
- hissy
- lactifluousFlowing with milk.
- infantineInfantile; childish.
- immatureChildish in behavior; juvenile.
- kiddish
- milky
Opposite of juvenile
adjectiveMore antonyms
- adult
- mature
- nonjuvenileNot juvenile; adult.
- old
- senile
Meaning of juvenile
- adjective Young; not fully developed.
- adjective Characteristic of youth or immaturity; childish.
- noun A prepubescent child.
juvenile in other languages
Questions about synonyms of juvenile
- What is another word for juvenile?
- Juvenile has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as infantile, juvey, puerile, babish, babyish, bairnish, childish and dootsie.
- What is the opposite of juvenile?
- The opposite of juvenile is old. Other antonyms of juvenile are adult, mature, nonjuvenile and senile.
- What does juvenile mean?
- Juvenile means young; not fully developed.
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