YOUTHFUL Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

youthful

adjective

ˈyüth-fəl

as in young

being in the early stage of life, growth, or development it's still a youthful nation with a lot of promise and potential

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Recent Examples of youthful By lifting the muscles, fat and connective tissues together, the cheeks, jawline and neck can often be restored to a more youthful position with less tension on the skin itself. —

Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026 That youthful pattern showed up elsewhere in her biology. —

Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 Rookie cornerback Chris Johnson, one of this year’s first-round picks, is joined by rookie linebackers Jacob Rodriguez (second round), Trey Moore and Kyle Louis (fourth round) to provide youthful talent. —

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026 Her cells backed up the youthful gut. —

Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for youthful

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young

Adjective

Still, younger investors are leading the charge for AI adoption.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 25 June 2026
Most of those children are 3 years old and younger, USA TODAY has reported.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 June 2026