Ju″ve‐nile (?; 277), a. [L. juvenilis, from juvenis young; akin to E. young: cf. F. juvénile, juvénil. See Young.]
1. Young; youthful; as, a juvenile appearance. “A juvenile exercitation.” Glanvill.
2. Of or pertaining to youth; as, juvenile sports.
Syn. — Puerile; boyish; childish. See Youthful.