Youthful
['juːθfʊl;-f(ə)l] or ['juθfl]
Definition
(adj.) suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh; 'he is young for his age' .
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Definition
(a.) Not yet mature or aged; young.
(a.) Also used figuratively.
(a.) Of or pertaining to the early part of life; suitable to early life; as, youthful days; youthful sports.
(a.) Fresh; vigorous, as in youth.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Young, in one's teens.[2]. Childish, juvenile, boyish, puerile.
Editor: Nita
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Juvenile, young, early, fresh, childish, unripe, puerile, callow, immature, beardless
ANT:Aged, senile, mature, decrepit, decayed, venerable, antiquated, superannuated
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Examples
- The moment at length came, when the last blow was given to the last of the house: the youthful survivor of her race sat alone among the dead. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- One cannot rid one's self of youthful teachings; we may forget them for a time, but they always force themselves before the mind sooner or later. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- This apparent dulness is, however, a quite common incident to youthful genius. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- A knell from the church bell broke harshly on these youthful thoughts. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- In the first place, he shall receive honour in the army from his youthful comrades; every one of them in succession shall crown him. Plato. The Republic.
- These lively remarks the fair Dedlock delivers in her youthful manner, while making a purse. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Of anything like a youthful laugh, she certainly can have no conception. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Something in that dying scene had checked the natural fierceness of youthful passion. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- The reader now understands, as well as I do, what I was when I came to that point of my youthful history to which I am now coming again. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I failed utterly at the time and for many years afterward; but the majority accomplished the object of their youthful ambition. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- I know its appearance would cause me as much heart-burning as my youthful horse-trade, or the later rebuke for wearing uniform clothes. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- The youthful proprietor sometimes cleared as much as twenty to thirty dollars a month from this unique journalistic enterprise. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Ada, it is better for him that he should be free and that there should be no youthful engagement between you. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Except that no such attendant could have shown him Charley's youthful face, which seemed to engage his confidence. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Electricity at that moment could have no allure for a youthful mind. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Like most fat men, he would have his clothes made too tight, and took care they should be of the most brilliant colours and youthful cut. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Her face was innocent and youthful, and its expression remarkably pleasant. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- During that time he had been living with his youthful memory of her; but she had doubtless had other and more tangible companionship. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Her face was like her mother's; a youthful unfurrowed likeness: the same low brow, the same high features, the same pride. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- She looked pretty meditating thus; but a brighter thing than she was in that apartment--the spirit of youthful Hope. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- That was the shape of my youthful dream; but I did not get it. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Have I the pleasure of addressing another of the youthful parties in Jarndyce? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I gave Robert up, and gave him up to Shirley, the first day I heard she was come, the first moment I saw her--rich, youthful, and lovely. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The present Barnacle, holding Mr Clennam's card in his hand, had a youthful aspect, and the fluffiest little whisker, perhaps, that ever was seen. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- At the recollection of the purity of his youthful days, Mr. Trotter pulled forth the pink handkerchief, and wept copiously. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- We shall soon improve our youthful humours. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Though everywhere the leader and the guide, Little Dorrit, happy for once in her youthful appearance, feigned to cling to and rely upon Maggy. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- He could scarcely stand: and if he were in full possession of all the best powers of his slight and youthful frame, whither could he fly? Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- We now watched this youthful congregation with redoubled interest. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- As to the youthful sufferer, he weathered each storm like a hero. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
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