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
Recent Examples on the Web
Baño María artfully traverses themes of love, heartbreak, audacity, late-night revelry and societal ironies, creating a bold exploration of youthful debauchery.
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Despite worrying about stubborn belly fat, Hudson recently went viral on social media for his youthful look during a photo call for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire last month.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Boyd, who has two seasons of eligibility remaining, is one of two transfers scheduled to visit SDSU this weekend as the Aztecs seek to add veteran firepower to a youthful roster.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
Along with animal prints and intarsia leather, denim became a core element of his signature style, leading to the establishment of a more youthful offshoot brand, Just Cavalli, in 1998.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Basinger, a youthful 88, spoke with THR about her life and career.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Peptides and stem cells derived from orange blossom lift and firm skin, resulting in a glowy, more youthful appearance.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 10 Apr. 2024
The sleek but youthful aesthetic is one of the most striking in Denver, and thus, the property typically attracts young professionals who want all the perks of a global hospitality chain plus the cool factor that Thompson provides with its buzzing bars and restaurants.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
The women’s national soccer team has built a brand and track record of accomplishment and leadership big enough to withstand the youthful ignorance of one of its own.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Despite worrying about stubborn belly fat, Hudson recently went viral on social media for his youthful look during a photo call for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire last month.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Boyd, who has two seasons of eligibility remaining, is one of two transfers scheduled to visit SDSU this weekend as the Aztecs seek to add veteran firepower to a youthful roster.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
Along with animal prints and intarsia leather, denim became a core element of his signature style, leading to the establishment of a more youthful offshoot brand, Just Cavalli, in 1998.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Basinger, a youthful 88, spoke with THR about her life and career.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
Peptides and stem cells derived from orange blossom lift and firm skin, resulting in a glowy, more youthful appearance.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 10 Apr. 2024
The sleek but youthful aesthetic is one of the most striking in Denver, and thus, the property typically attracts young professionals who want all the perks of a global hospitality chain plus the cool factor that Thompson provides with its buzzing bars and restaurants.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
The women’s national soccer team has built a brand and track record of accomplishment and leadership big enough to withstand the youthful ignorance of one of its own.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Youthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/youthful. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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