juvenility

Noun

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. lacking and evidencing lack of experience of lifeSynonyms: callownessjejuneness
  2. the freshness and vitality characteristic of a young personSynonyms: youthyouthfulness
Advertisement

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Juvenility \Ju`ve*nil"i*ty\, n.; pl. Juvenilities. [L. juvenilitas: cf. F. juv['e]nilit['e].] [1913 Webster]

1.Youthfulness; adolescence. --Glanvill. [1913 Webster]

2.The manners or character of youth; immaturity. --Glanvill. [1913 Webster]

Advertisement