youngish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of youngish
Example Sentences
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There is no trace of illness, or wartime privations, or even old age—just a spry, youngish man in a straw hat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
To the astonishment of many a Bobhead, Dylan’s guitarist Doug Lancio was replaced in Santa Barbara by Julian Lage, the youngish jazz star known for his work with Gary Burton and John Zorn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
I was one of the suited, youngish people in Sherman’s audience.
From Slate ● May 1, 2026
Nedum Onuoha: Arsenal seem to get better every year with the young players they have, and a youngish manager, and I don't see this being the season where they plateau.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2024
Miss Grotowski, our youngish teacher, is writing an equation on the blackboard.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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