juvenility

American  

[joo-vuh-nil-i-tee] / ˌdʒu vəˈnɪl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

juvenilities

1. juvenile state, character, or manner.

2. juvenilities, youthful qualities or acts.

3. an instance of being juvenile.

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juvenility British  

/ ˌdʒuːvɪˈnɪlɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality or condition of being juvenile, esp of being immature

2. (often plural) a juvenile act or manner

3. juveniles collectively

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Etymology

Origin of juvenility

First recorded in 1615–25; juvenile + -ity

Example Sentences

And when the theatrical comedy is in jeopardy, revitalizing this type of juvenility for low-brow laughs, now tempered even further to be digested between phone scrolls, feels like a golf ball to the forehead.

From Salon

Above all, Reubens' worldwide introduction to Pee-wee earned the lifelong affection of millions thanks to the hero's wit, sweetness and arch juvenility.

From Salon

Surprisingly, the mistake in his birth date and the claim of juvenility was not raised by the courts, prosecutors and defence lawyers until very late in the case - 2018.

From BBC

Waste other people’s efforts enough with juvenility, and they will turn on you.

From Washington Post

They are countenancing divisiveness, abhorrent and violent racism, bigotry, and juvenility that is an insult to juveniles.

From New York Times