youthful

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈjuːθfəl/ See IPA manual

Freq #13370

Meanings

1

adj
Young, or looking and seeming young.

Despite his age, he had a youthful energy that surprised everyone.
2

adj
Typical of young people.

She tackled the project with youthful enthusiasm.

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Synonyms

1 adj · young, or looking and... young

Word family

Forms youthfully

Derived forms unyouthfulyouthfulizeyouthfullyyouthfulness

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Phrases (1)

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youthful energy
the lively strength and enthusiasm associated with being young

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From youth + -ful.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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