youthful

/'ju:θful/

Thân thiện

She has a youthful energy that lights up the room.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Characteristic of, relating to, or appropriate for young people: Possessing the qualities often associated with youth, such as energy, freshness, or vitality. 2. Young in appearance, spirit, or behavior: Appearing or feeling younger than one's actual age; vigorous and fresh.

Usage

The adjective "youthful" describes a state or quality that resembles or is typical of youth. It is used to modify nouns referring to people, appearances, attitudes, or activities. * It often carries a positive connotation of energy and liveliness. * It can describe someone who is physically young or someone older who retains the characteristics of youth.

Examples

• Describing appearance:
  • She has a youthful face that makes her look much younger.
  • His youthful energy was contagious.
• Describing spirit or attitude:
  • Despite his years, he maintained a youthful curiosity about the world.
  • Her youthful enthusiasm for the project inspired the whole team.
• Describing a period or quality:
  • He made some foolish mistakes in his youthful days.
  • The design has a youthful and modern aesthetic.

Advanced Usage

• "youthful indiscretion": A foolish or unwise action typical of a young person, often used to excuse past mistakes.
  • He attributed the controversial comments in the old interview to youthful indiscretion.
• Comparative and Superlative Forms: "more youthful", "most youthful". While "youthfuller" and "youthfullest" are grammatically possible, they are rarely used.
  • After the vacation, she seemed more youthful and relaxed.

Variants and Related Words

• Youth (n): The period of being young; young people collectively.
  • He spent his youth in the countryside.
• Youthfully (adv): In a youthful manner.
  • She dressed youthfully for the occasion.
• Youthfulness (n): The quality or state of being youthful.
  • Her youthfulness is her greatest asset.

Synonyms

• Young: Being in an early stage of life or growth. (More neutral; "youthful" often implies a desirable quality.)
• Vigorous: Strong, healthy, and full of energy.
• Fresh: New and not faded or tired; having a bright, clean appearance.
• Juvenile: Relating to young people. (Can have a neutral or slightly negative connotation of immaturity.)
• Spry: (Especially of an older person) active; lively.

Antonyms

• Aged
• Old
• Elderly
• Decrepit

Học thuật

Adjective

1. suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
   • he is young for his age

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vernal
• young