adjective
youthful
YOOTH-fuhl
adjective
1
Looking or behaving young, often despite one's actual age.
"She has a remarkably youthful appearance for someone in her sixties."
"His youthful energy made him popular with the interns."
How to Use Youthful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving the look, energy, or spirit of a young person.
Common pairings
youthful appearance
youthful enthusiasm
Word Forms
more youthful comparative, most youthful superlative
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Etymology
Formed from youth plus -ful.