Synonyms

youthful

American

[yooth-fuhl] / ˈyuθ fəl /

adjective

characterized by youth; young.
of, relating to, or befitting youth.

youthful enthusiasm.
having the appearance, freshness, vigor, etc., of youth.

She is 60 but her optimism has kept her youthful.
in an early period of existence; early in time.
Physical Geography. (of topographical features) having undergone erosion to a slight extent only.

youthful British

/ ˈjuːθfʊl /

adjective

of, relating to, possessing, or characteristic of youth
fresh, vigorous, or active

he's surprisingly youthful for his age
in an early stage of development

a youthful culture
Also: young. (of a river, valley, or land surface) in the early stage of the cycle of erosion, characterized by steep slopes, lack of flood plains, and V-shaped valleys Compare mature old

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Related Words

See young.

Other Word Forms

preyouthful adjective
unyouthful adjective
unyouthfully adverb
unyouthfulness noun
youthfully adverb
youthfulness noun

Etymology

Origin of youthful

First recorded in 1555–65; youth + -ful

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