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
youthfulness
noun
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
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Its ultra-hydrating formula brightens and firms the under-eye area, providing a necessary boost for a refreshed and youthful appearance.
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Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
After all, McGovern was a Democrat who opposed the Vietnam War when college campuses were seething with protest, the military draft was still in effect and youthful rebellion was having a moment.
—Jane Eisner, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
Under new manager Marcelo Bielsa, who took charge in May 2023, a new, youthful Uruguay has made a tremendous start to World Cup qualifying, winning four of its six matches so far – including 2-0 wins over Brazil and Argentina – to sit second in the standings.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 20 June 2024
Oakland, Calif Kansas City Royals captain Salvador Perez channeled his inner youthful exuberance.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2024
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Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
After all, McGovern was a Democrat who opposed the Vietnam War when college campuses were seething with protest, the military draft was still in effect and youthful rebellion was having a moment.
—Jane Eisner, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
Under new manager Marcelo Bielsa, who took charge in May 2023, a new, youthful Uruguay has made a tremendous start to World Cup qualifying, winning four of its six matches so far – including 2-0 wins over Brazil and Argentina – to sit second in the standings.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 20 June 2024
Oakland, Calif Kansas City Royals captain Salvador Perez channeled his inner youthful exuberance.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2024
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“Youthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youthful. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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