The difference between Childish and Juvenile

When used as adjectives, childish means of or suitable for a child, whereas juvenile means young.

Juvenile is also noun with the meaning: a prepubescent child.

check bellow for the other definitions of Childish and Juvenile

  1. Childish as an adjective:

    Of or suitable for a child.

  2. Childish as an adjective:

    Behaving immaturely.

    Examples:

    "Your childish temper tantrums are not going to change my decision on this matter."

  1. Juvenile as an adjective:

    Young; not fully developed.

  2. Juvenile as an adjective:

    Characteristic of youth or immaturity; childish.

  1. Juvenile as a noun:

    A prepubescent child.

  2. Juvenile as a noun:

    A person younger than the age of majority; a minor.

  3. Juvenile as a noun (criminal law):

    A person younger than the age of full criminal responsibility, such that the person either cannot be held criminally liable or is subject to less severe forms of punishment.

  4. Juvenile as a noun (literature):

    A publication for young adult readers.

  5. Juvenile as a noun (theater):

    An actor playing a child's role.

  6. Juvenile as a noun (zoology):

    A sexually immature animal.

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