youngish

[ yuhng-ish ]

adjective

1. somewhat young.

Word History and Origins

Origin of youngish¹

First recorded in 1660–70; young + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

This time I caught sight of a youngish woman and two gray-haired men I assumed to be his buddies.

From Los Angeles Times

Nedum Onuoha: Arsenal seem to get better every year with the young players they have, and a youngish manager, and I don't see this being the season where they plateau.

From BBC

I am a youngish, female manager in the tech industry.

From New York Times

Palin was a game changer in many ways — a youngish, attractive and successful woman who also was quite conservative, Beail said.

From Seattle Times

The signings give the team two youngish clubhouse fixtures to lean on while waiting for a farm system considered one of the best in the majors to start bearing fruit.

From Washington Times