"puerilely" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈpjʊə.ɹaɪl.li/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈpjʊɹaɪl.li/ [General-American], /ˈpjʊɹɪl.(l)i/ [General-American] Forms: more puerilely [comparative], most puerilely [superlative]
Etymology: From puerile + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|puerile|ly}} puerile + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} puerilely (comparative more puerilely, superlative most puerilely)
  1. In a puerile manner; childishly.
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