youthful

/ˈjuθfəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Young or seeming young.

Adjective

Examples

a youthful butler

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Characteristic of young people.

Adjective

Examples

youthful vivacity

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “youthful” mean?

Young or seeming young.

Is “youthful” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.