Definition of "youthful" []

• Characterized by youth; young. (adjective)
• Of, relating to, or suggesting youth. See Synonyms at young. (adjective)
• In an early stage of development; new. (adjective)
• Geology Young: a youthful streambed. (adjective)

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• "And I spoke with so much animation that Uncle Max smiled at what he called my youthful enthusiasm."
• "It is a solitary remnant of what you call my youthful prejudices which inspires me with angry thoughts at the sight of any atrocious act."
• "He said he sees no connection between the fires and the incident, which he characterized as youthful mischief."