youthful

adjective

youth·​ful ˈyüth-fəl How to pronounce youthful (audio)
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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
youthfully
ˈyüth-fə-lē How to pronounce youthful (audio)
adverb
youthfulness noun

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My grandparents are still very youthful. it's still a youthful nation with a lot of promise and potential
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Reparative Balm is a firming neck and hand balm for soft, youthful skin. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 That said, the actress has a few staples in her routine that help enhance her glowy, youthful appearance. — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026 And when layered pieces are left completely out of the ponytail, the face is further accentuated, achieving a more youthful look. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 July 2026 Part of what’s at work is a reasonable desire to give a party with more than its share of grizzled congressional veterans a jolt of youthful energy. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for youthful

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First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of youthful was in 1557

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youthful

adjective
youth·​ful ˈyüth-fəl How to pronounce youthful (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or suitable for youth
2
: being young and not yet mature
3
: having the freshness and energy of youth
youthful grandparents
youthfully
-fə-lē How to pronounce youthful (audio)
adverb
youthfulness noun

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