youthful

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

From youth +‎ -ful.

Pronunciation

[edit]

Adjective

[edit]

youthful (comparative more youthful, superlative most youthful)

  1. Young or seeming young.
    Synonyms: lively, sprightly, spry, young; see also Thesaurus:young, Thesaurus:active
    a youthful butler
    • 2021 March 31, Phil McNulty, “England 2-1 Poland: What shape are Gareth Southgate's side in?”, in BBC Sport[1]:
      Southgate is presiding over a talented, youthful squad and there is enough attacking weaponry to test the best in the Euros
  2. Characteristic of young people.
    youthful vivacity

Derived terms

[edit]

Translations

[edit]