young at heart

Idioms

Having a youthful outlook, especially in spite of one's age. For example, She loves carnivals and fairs; she's a grandmother but she's young at heart.

Example Sentences

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But maybe the young at heart know something the rest of us don’t?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

Of course, the Skywalker Saga never called attention to that part, preferring to mesmerize children and the young at heart with philosophical musings about not giving into hate and lifting boulders with focused thought.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 2022

Takahashi’s work had children, and the young at heart, collecting the cards, decorated with mechanical monsters and wizard-like creatures, with a frenzy.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2022

"I'm 32 years old with a ton of experience. I've got a few more grey hairs than I used to, but I'm still young at heart."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2022

I guess the sneakers are supposed to put me at ease, make me think I can trust her because she’s young at heart, or not like the other adults I know.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

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