Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
youngish
adjective
/ˈjʌŋɪʃ/
Definition
Somewhat young, typically used to imply that someone is not quite young but also not old.
Examples
- She had a youngish appearance, which surprised everyone at the event.
- The cast of the movie was youngish, appealing to a younger audience.
- Despite being in his forties, he liked to dress in a youngish style.
Meaning
The term ‘youngish’ refers to a person or a thing that has qualities or characteristics of youth but is not necessarily youthful. It suggests a stage in life that is not fully young but still possesses some youthful traits.
Synonyms
- youthful
- juvenile
- teenaged
- young
