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youthfulness

|youth-ful-ness|

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/ˈjuːθfʊlnəs/

(youthful)

full of youth

Base FormComparativeSuperlative
youthfulmore youthfulmost youthful
Etymology
Etymology Information

'youthfulness' originates from the Old English word 'geoguð', where 'geoguð' meant 'youth'.

Historical Evolution

'geoguð' transformed into the Middle English word 'youthe', and eventually became the modern English word 'youthfulness'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the state of being young', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being young or having the appearance of youth.

Her youthfulness was evident in her energetic demeanor.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41