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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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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So much so that youthful considerations were at the forefront. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025 With a population of 230,000, Granada boasts a vibrant community where the youthful energy from its university mingles with the traditions of the local Andalusian culture. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Calvin Klein Calvin Klein unveiled its newest campaign with K-pop star Mingyu of the boy band Seventeen The 27-year-old singer and rapper brings a casual and youthful aesthetic to the brand’s Spring 2025 jeans. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025 Her voice, a raw and expressive instrument, seemed to channel the spirits of Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Janis Joplin, all while still possessing a distinct, youthful energy. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 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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