Synonyms of youthful

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• young
• juvenile
• immature
• adolescent
• teenage
• youngish
• inexperienced
• childlike
• underage
• childish
• preteen
• minor
• embryonic
• burgeoning
• emergent
• infantile
• flowering
• callow
• subadult
• green
• puerile
• babyish
• ephebic
• undeveloped
• unfinished
• unripe
• infantine
• unformed
• flourishing
• raw
• unfledged
• kiddish
• blossoming
• blooming
• unripened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mature
• adult
• older
• old
• senior
• elderly
• matured
• aged
• ancient
• geriatric
• aging
• senescent
• oldish
• long-lived
• grown-up
• ripe
• golden
• full-blown
• mellow
• full-fledged
• middle-aged
• ripened
• senile
• over-the-hill
• doddering
• decrepit
• tottery
• spavined
• anile

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of youthful

The 77-year-old rocker stunned fans with his remarkably fit physique while on tour, prompting social media users to marvel over his youthful appearance. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Here's how to make the most of the Vietnamese capital's District 1 neighborhood, the epicenter of the country's youthful fashion movement. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Kennedy’s tale of youthful longing, confusion and healing from heartbreak is a marvel. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Some of the newer wearable fragrances seem to be aiming to connect us with our more youthful selves. — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026