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youthful

adjective
youth·​ful | \ ˈyüth-fÉ™l How to pronounce youthful (audio) \

Definition of youthful

1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of youth youthful inexperience
2 : being young and not yet mature
3 : marked by or possessing youth youthful dancers
4 : having the vitality or freshness of youth : vigorous my youthful grandparents
5 : having accomplished or undergone little erosion youthful mountains

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Other Words from youthful

youthfully \ ˈyüth-​fÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce youthfully (audio) \ adverb
youthfulness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for youthful

Synonyms

adolescent, immature, juvenile, young, youngish

Antonyms

adult, grown-up, mature, matured

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Examples of youthful in a Sentence

My grandparents are still very youthful. it's still a youthful nation with a lot of promise and potential

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Despite his blue-eyed, blond-haired youthful looks, Tennant is not a new face in the industry. Anna Bauman, Detroit Free Press, "Troy business is a world leader in hemp extraction," 3 July 2019 As teenagers, onetime Mayas tend to laugh off their past participation, projecting cool by disavowing their youthful enthusiasm. Daniel Stone, National Geographic, "Spring blooms to life in this elaborate Spanish ritual," 17 June 2019 Yet, Donna recalls fondly her youthful enthusiasm and various friends in their romp in the land of Greece, 21 years in the past. cleveland.com, "Mamma Mia! energy captivates Regina Hall: Sun Messages," 16 June 2019 In addition, eight foals will prance in an arena to show off their youthful spirit. Sheryl Devore, Lake County News-Sun, "Tempel Farms showcases rare brown Lipizzan, 8 foals this season," 11 June 2019 Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Southey, prominently—become reactionary Church and King conservatives after their youthful enthusiasm during the French Revolution. Eric Powell, The New York Review of Books, "Shelley’s Anti-Boney Fides," 6 June 2019 In a date, or a father, or a colleague, a youthful spirit can be occasionally entertaining. Chris Erskinecolumnist, Los Angeles Times, "Postcards From L.A.: That’s not a flower vase. That’s my margarita glass," 23 May 2019 The crowd skewed older but felt youthful and familiar. John Lingan, Washington Post, "Why NRBQ never really needed a hit record to measure its success," 16 Aug. 2019 Suddenly, a traditional button-up seems stuffy and snoozy—a pec-enhancing top makes the business attire feel youthful and fresh. Vogue, "Shia LaBeouf Upgrades a Classic Suit With a Skin-Tight Tee," 2 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of youthful

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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youthful

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of youthful

: having or showing the freshness or energy of someone who is young
: having or showing the innocence, hope, lack of knowledge, etc., of someone who is young

youthful

adjective
youth·​ful | \ ˈyüth-fÉ™l How to pronounce youthful (audio) \

Kids Definition of youthful

1 : belonging to, relating to, or characteristic of youth youthful optimism
2 : not old or mature The youthful pitcher handles himself like a veteran.
3 : having the appearance, spirit, or energy of youth a youthful face youthful grandparents

Other Words from youthful

youthfulness noun

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