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10 Language-to-English DictionariesYouthful
/ˈjuːθ.fəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having the qualities or characteristics of youth; young or youthful in appearance.
"Despite her age, she maintained a youthful spirit and energy." - 2
Relating to or characteristic of young people.
"The festival had a youthful vibe, attracting many teenagers and young adults."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English noun 'geoguþ' (youth) combined with the suffix '-ful' (full of). The term has evolved from merely denoting the early period of life to describing qualities, appearance, or vitality characteristic of young people, often used metaphorically to defy the visible effects of aging.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Youthful" is said worldwide
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Jeune
Transliteration: zhuhn
"Elle a un esprit jeune malgré son âge."
Jugendlich
Transliteration: yoo-gent-likh
"Er hat einen jugendlichen Geist."
Giovanile
Transliteration: joh-vah-nee-leh
"Ha uno spirito giovanile."
Juvenil
Transliteration: hoo-beh-neel
"Ella tiene un espíritu juvenil."
Juvenil
Transliteration: zhoo-veh-neel
"Ele tem um espírito juvenil."
युवावस्था
Transliteration: Yuvavastha
"उसका मन युवा है।"
年轻的
Transliteration: niánqīng de
"她的精神依然年轻。"
젊은
Transliteration: jeolmeun
"그녀는 여전히 젊은 정신을 가지고 있다."
若々しい
Transliteration: wakawakashii
"彼女は若々しい精神を持っている。"
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