Youthful

/ˈjuːθfəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Characteristic of youth; having the qualities or appearance of being young.

Her youthful enthusiasm inspired everyone in the room.

Having the vitality, freshness, or vigor typically associated with youth.

Despite being in his sixties, he maintained a youthful spirit.

Relatively young in years.

The youthful team displayed remarkable talent in the competition.

Not yet fully developed or matured.

The youthful tree showed potential for growth in the coming years.

From Old English 'geogþ' meaning 'youth', combined with the suffix '-ful'.

forever youthful

retaining youthfulness despite aging

youthful exuberance

enthusiasm and cheerfulness typical of youth

a youthful spirit

having an attitude or outlook that reflects youth

youth

the period between childhood and adult age

juvenile

relating to young people, especially under the age of legal adulthood

Lit

That party was lit; everyone was so youthful and energetic!

Young buck

He's a young buck, always ready for an adventure.