youthful

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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

youthfulness

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noun

youth·​ful·​ness
plural -es
: the quality or state of being youthful

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Adjective My grandparents are still very youthful. it's still a youthful nation with a lot of promise and potential
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Stafford’s training camp focus, dating to his youthful ups and downs with the Lions, remains. — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 28 July 2026 Applying makeup on mature skin is actually all about utilizing products a way that enhances your natural skin for a more glowing, youthful look. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 July 2026 Atlanta ground back both Mixed matches, but the youthful Slice dominated the DreamBreaker 21-13 to put a damper on Atlanta’s recent run. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 In a very youthful group inevitably depleted by several senior players enjoying their post-World Cup breaks, the two summer arrivals were surprising absentees. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for youthful

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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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