youthful

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English

Etymology

From youth +‎ -ful.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈjuːθfəl/
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  • Rhymes: -uːθfəl
  • Hyphenation: youth‧ful

Adjective

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:
      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

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