youthful

adjective

youth·​ful ˈyüth-fəl 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of youth

youthful inexperience

2

: being young and not yet mature

3

: marked by or possessing youth

youthful dancers

4

: having the vitality or freshness of youth : vigorous

my youthful grandparents

5

: having accomplished or undergone little erosion

youthful mountains

youthfully

ˈyüth-fə-lē 

adverb

youthfulness noun

Synonyms

• adolescent
• immature
• juvenile
• young
• youngish

Examples of youthful in a Sentence

My grandparents are still very youthful.

it's still a youthful nation with a lot of promise and potential

Recent Examples on the Web

Its retinol formula targets dark circles, puffiness, and wrinkles, rejuvenating the eye area and leaving you with a more youthful appearance. —Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024

The actor, at a youthful 63, is somehow a decade older than Morita was in the original 1984 film. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024

Lauper sings in vivid detail of their friendship, from the youthful innocence of watching Sally’s pigeons fly to discovering boys. —Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024

Theirs is a generational divide, but Prabha also recognizes Anu’s youthful dreams. —Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing youthful

• youthful indiscretion

Kids Definition

youthful

adjective

youth·​ful ˈyüth-fəl 

1

: of, relating to, or suitable for youth

2

: being young and not yet mature

3

: having the freshness and energy of youth

youthful grandparents

youthfully

-fə-lē 

adverb

youthfulness noun