Here are 50 examples where a juvenile word is replaced with more sophisticated alternatives. The juvenile word is highlighted first, followed by five potential replacements:

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Like - Such as, For example, Namely, To illustrate, Specifically

Funny - Humorous, Amusing, Witty, Hilarious, Comical

Weird - Peculiar, Unusual, Eccentric, Odd, Strange

Nice - Kind, Courteous, Agreeable, Gracious, Polite

Good - Excellent, Remarkable, Outstanding, Exceptional, Splendid

Bad - Terrible, Horrendous, Unpleasant, Detrimental, Awful

Ugly - Unattractive, Unsightly, Hideous, Repugnant, Ghastly

Fun - Enjoyable, Amusing, Entertaining, Pleasant, Delightful

Scary - Frightening, Terrifying, Alarming, Intimidating, Horrifying

Very - Extremely, Profoundly, Significantly, Remarkably, Exceptionally

A lot - Numerous, A myriad of, Countless, An abundance of, A wealth of

Cool - Impressive, Fascinating, Intriguing, Remarkable, Extraordinary

Thing - Aspect, Element, Feature, Component, Factor

You know - As you are aware, It is evident that, Clearly, Surely, Undoubtedly

Totally - Completely, Absolutely, Entirely, Thoroughly, Wholly

Stuff - Materials, Belongings, Items, Possessions, Substances

Really - Truly, Genuinely, Indeed, Sincerely, Authentically

Awesome - Outstanding, Exceptional, Magnificent, Impressive, Extraordinary

Kind of - Somewhat, Moderately, Slightly, Partially, To a degree

Sort of - Resembling, Approximately, Comparable to, Analogous to, Similar in nature to

Big - Large, Substantial, Significant, Considerable, Enormous

Small - Tiny, Petite, Compact, Modest, Minor

Happy - Joyful, Delighted, Content, Elated, Euphoric

Sad - Sorrowful, Melancholic, Heartbroken, Dejected, Mournful

Fast - Quick, Rapid, Swift, Speedy, Expeditious

Slow - Leisurely, Unhurried, Sluggish, Deliberate, Gradual

Easy - Simple, Effortless, Straightforward, Uncomplicated, Manageable

Hard - Difficult, Challenging, Arduous, Demanding, Tough

Interesting - Engaging, Intriguing, Captivating, Fascinating, Thought-provoking

Boring - Dull, Uninteresting, Tedious, Monotonous, Uninspiring

Rich - Wealthy, Affluent, Prosperous, Opulent, Well-off

Poor - Impoverished, Destitute, Underprivileged, Needy, Penniless

Smart - Intelligent, Clever, Bright, Astute, Insightful

Dumb - Unintelligent, Foolish, Inept, Ignorant, Naive

Bright - Luminous, Radiant, Brilliant, Vivid, Glowing

Dark - Dim, Shadowy, Gloomy, Obscure, Murky

Tired - Exhausted, Fatigued, Drained, Weary, Depleted

Hungry - Famished, Starving, Peckish, Ravenous, Malnourished

Full - Satisfied, Stuffed, Replete, Satiated, Content

Pretty - Beautiful, Lovely, Stunning, Elegant, Charming

Angry - Furious, Irate, Livid, Upset, Agitated

Quiet - Silent, Hushed, Muted, Soft-spoken, Subdued

Loud - Noisy, Thunderous, Deafening, Resounding, Booming

Hot - Warm, Scorching, Sweltering, Boiling, Blistering

Cold - Chilly, Freezing, Icy, Frigid, Bitter

Lazy - Lethargic, Sluggish, Unmotivated, Inactive, Apathetic

Excited - Thrilled, Elated, Overjoyed, Ecstatic, Delighted

Confused - Perplexed, Baffled, Bewildered, Puzzled, Disoriented

Serious - Grave, Earnest, Sincere, Thoughtful, Deliberate

Neat - Organized, Tidy, Orderly, Systematic, Well-arranged