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youthful

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youth·ful  (ythfl)
adj.
1. Characterized by youth; young.
2. Of, relating to, or suggesting youth. See Synonyms at young.
3. In an early stage of development; new.
4. Geology Young: a youthful streambed.

youthful·ly adv.
youthful·ness n.

youthful [ˈjuːθfʊl]
adj
1. of, relating to, possessing, or characteristic of youth
2. fresh, vigorous, or active he's surprisingly youthful for his age
3. in an early stage of development a youthful culture
4. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Also young (of a river, valley, or land surface) in the early stage of the cycle of erosion, characterized by steep slopes, lack of flood plains, and V-shaped valleys Compare mature [6] old [18]
youthfully  adv
youthfulness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.youthful - suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh; "he is young for his age"
young, immature - (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth; "young people"
Translations
youthful [ˈjuːθfʊl] ADJ [looks, appearance] → joven, juvenil; [enthusiasm, energy] → juvenil; [ambition, indiscretion, inexperience] → de juventud
a group of youthful newcomersun grupo de jóvenes aún desconocidos
to look youthfultener aspecto joven, parecer joven
youthful [ˈjuːθfʊl] adj
(= young-looking) [person, looks, appearance, face] → jeune
(= typical of youth) [enthusiasm, exuberance, energy, rebellion] → juvénile
youthful
adjjugendlich; he’s a youthful 65er ist ein jugendlicher Fünfundsechziger; a youthful mistakeeine Jugendsünde
youthful [ˈjuːθfʊl] adj (air, figure, manner) → giovanile; (mistakes) → di gioventù


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Now,' said the milkman to a very youthful servant girl.
Here we shall in time be in peace, and our regular employments, our books and conversations, with exercise, the children, and every domestic pleasure in my power to procure her, will, I trust, gradually overcome this youthful attachment.
"To Helen" first appeared in the 1831 volume, as did also "The Valley of Unrest" (as "The Valley Nis"), "Israfel," and one or two others of the youthful pieces.
 
 
 
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