What is youthful? How to use in English

Discover the meaning of youthful in English, its pronunciation, and how to use it correctly in real-life situations. See examples and easy memorization tips.

Definition & pronunciation of youthful

youthfuladjective
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/ˈjuːθfl//ˈjuːθfl/

Where does the word youthful come from?

"Youthful" stems from the Old English word "geoguth," meaning "youth." This word itself evolved from Proto-Germanic *jugunþ, which was related to the Old Norse *júgunþ and the Old High German *jung. All these words essentially meant "young" or "youth." Over time, "geoguth" became "youth," and the suffix "-ful" was added to create the adjective "youthful," indicating something characteristic of youth.

Vocabulary summary youthful

type adjective

meaning young

example to look youthful

meaning (belonging to) youth, (belonging to) youth

Example of vocabulary youthfulnamespace

typical of young people

youthful enthusiasm/energy/inexperience
The 25-year-old actress exuded youthful energy and vitality on the red carpet.
Her vibrant laughter and bright smile were a testament to her youthful spirit.
The young ballerina radiated a youthful grace and poise on stage.
The fresh-faced model's youthful complexion was a testament to her healthy lifestyle.

young or seeming younger than you are