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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of youthful
Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world.
—
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 June 2026
As an openly gay man, Hockney explored erotic themes, giving youthful male bodies the same tender scrutiny that artists had been giving the female nude for centuries.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
For global operators, Africa’s youthful population and patchy broadband networks offer a mix of scale and unmet demand.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
But Bajrakitiyabha's experience in public service raised speculation she was set to hold an important role in any future succession, perhaps as regent to a youthful monarch.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for youthful
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 June 2026
As an openly gay man, Hockney explored erotic themes, giving youthful male bodies the same tender scrutiny that artists had been giving the female nude for centuries.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
For global operators, Africa’s youthful population and patchy broadband networks offer a mix of scale and unmet demand.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
But Bajrakitiyabha's experience in public service raised speculation she was set to hold an important role in any future succession, perhaps as regent to a youthful monarch.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for youthful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for youthful
young
Adjective
-
Moderate exercise has been shown to improve learning among students from elementary school through young adulthood, and the effects on attention, memory and executive function are well-documented, pediatricians say.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
-
Star pitcher Logan Webb and several of the team's young major leaguers, however, are not expected to be put on the block.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Youthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youthful. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
