Youthly
What it means
Displaying the freshness, energy, or openness of youth.
Reach for it when choosing an archaic form when its unusual literary texture is intentional
The actor brought a youthly eagerness to the comic role.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
Fits when actual age or early development is meant
Careful Young states life stage and may not describe manner or energy.
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everyday
Fits when the standard modern adjective is best
Careful Youthful is less distinctive but far easier to understand.
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warm
Fits when newness and lively appeal are central
Careful Fresh can describe novelty without any link to youth.
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professional
juvenile
Fits when legal or developmental age is factual
Careful Juvenile often criticizes immaturity and is poor general praise.
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formal
adolescent
Fits when the teenage developmental stage is precise
Careful Adolescent should not stand in for spirited adult behavior.
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literary
Fits when light animated movement deserves emphasis
Careful Sprightly can patronize older people and says little about openness.
Opposites 3
- aged
- mature
- old
Common phrases 3
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youthly spirit
A youthly spirit animated the old folk tune.
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youthly eagerness
Her youthly eagerness was balanced by careful preparation.
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youthly appearance
The portrait's youthly appearance comes from its open expression.
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Youthly is obsolete or rare; youthful is the normal contemporary choice.
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