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youthful
[yooth-fuhl]
adjective
characterized by youth; young.
of, relating to, or befitting youth.
youthful enthusiasm.
having the appearance, freshness, vigor, etc., of youth.
She is 60 but her optimism has kept her youthful.
in an early period of existence; early in time.
Physical Geography., (of topographical features) having undergone erosion to a slight extent only.
youthful
/ ˈjuːθfʊl /
adjective
of, relating to, possessing, or characteristic of youth
fresh, vigorous, or active
he's surprisingly youthful for his age
in an early stage of development
a youthful culture
Also: young. (of a river, valley, or land surface) in the early stage of the cycle of erosion, characterized by steep slopes, lack of flood plains, and V-shaped valleys Compare mature old
Other Word Forms
- youthfully adverb
- youthfulness noun
- preyouthful adjective
- unyouthful adjective
- unyouthfully adverb
- unyouthfulness noun
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Example Sentences
“It’s a visual of innocence for this girl to wear these grown-up shoes with a heel, and then pair them with these youthful bobby socks,” he explained of Dorothy.
But instead of protecting them, according to a study, their youthful immune systems attacked their normally aging tissues as if they were foreign invaders.
It is a delicate balance in a youthful country where many are keen to experiment -- but without crossing the line.
Recognizing Israel or making concessions on Gaza that his youthful supporters oppose wouldn’t be prudent.
A new study in the journal Cell from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University explains how exercise helps the body stay youthful.
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