Sophomorically refers to something that is immature, foolish or silly. There are several synonyms for sophomorically including absurdly, childishly, senselessly, and foolishly. It can also be referred to as goofy, naive, puerile or infantile. The term sophomoric is usually used to describe a person's behaviour, actions, or speech that lacks maturity and is often seen as annoying or irritating. Using synonyms allows the writer to describe the same behaviour in different ways, giving a varied feel to the sentence and highlighting different aspects of the behaviour in question. Choosing the right synonym depends on the contextual nuances that the writer wants to convey.