youthful
[ yooth-fuhl ]
/ ˈyuθ fəl /
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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1-3. See young.
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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 forms of youthful
youthfully, adverbyouthfulness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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