Yauld
What it means
Strong, healthy, active, and ready for exertion.
Reach for it when using a Scots or historical word for sturdy physical vitality
The yauld shepherd crossed the high pasture before breakfast.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when agile movement pleasantly defies age expectations
Careful Spry can patronize an older person and is lighter than yauld.
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everyday
Fits when abundant activity is the plain point
Careful Energy can be brief and does not establish sound health.
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warm
Fits when endurance under difficult conditions deserves praise
Careful Hardiness concerns resilience more than present liveliness.
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professional
Fits when durable health or strength should sound formal
Careful Robust may describe systems and does not imply alert readiness.
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professional
Fits when strong active energy is the measurable quality
Careful Vigorous is neutral and loses yauld's Scots character.
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literary
Fits when good health remains evident, especially in later life
Careful Hale says little about eagerness or quick movement.
Opposites 3
- frail
- sluggish
- weak
Common phrases 3
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remain yauld
She remained yauld through winters of careful training and rest.
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yauld worker
The yauld worker lifted steadily rather than showing off.
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look yauld
After the harvest break, the team began to look yauld again.
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Yauld is chiefly Scots and rare outside dialect writing. It should not be used to caricature a speaker.
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