youthful

[ yooth-fuh l ]

/ ˈyuθ fəl /

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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.

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Origin of youthful

First recorded in 1555–65; youth + -ful

SYNONYMS FOR youthful

1–3. See young.

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youth·ful·ly, adverbyouth·ful·ness, nounpre·youth·ful, adjectiveun·youth·ful, adjective

un·youth·ful·ly, adverbun·youth·ful·ness, noun

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Over his youthful face a sullen shadow had fallen—flickering, not yet settled.
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British Dictionary definitions for youthful

youthful

/ (ˈjuːθfʊl) /

adjective

of, relating to, possessing, or characteristic of youth

fresh, vigorous, or activehe's surprisingly youthful for his age

in an early stage of developmenta 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 valleysCompare mature (def. 6), old (def. 18)

Derived Formsyouthfully, adverbyouthfulness, noun

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Word Origin and History for youthful

youthful

adj.

1560s, from youth + -ful. Related: Youthfulness.

youthful

adjective

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