How Do You Spell YOUTHFUL?

Pronunciation: [jˈuːθfə͡l] (IPA)

The word "youthful" is spelled with the consonants /j/, /ð/, and /f/. The first letter, /j/, represents the sound of "y" as in "yes", while the letter "th" is pronounced as a voiced dental fricative, /ð/. The final letter, /f/, is pronounced as the unvoiced labiodental fricative. Together, these sounds make up the phonetic transcription of /ˈjuːθfəl/ for "youthful". This word describes the quality of being lively, energetic, and characteristic of youth, and is commonly used in literature and everyday conversation.

YOUTHFUL Meaning and Definition

1. Youthful is an adjective that describes someone or something as being characteristic of or resembling youth. It pertains to an individual who is in the period of their life between childhood and adulthood, typically associated with a range of ages from adolescence to early adulthood. A youthful person is often viewed as having a lot of energy, vitality, and vigor. They display a level of physical or mental freshness, exuberance, and enthusiasm that is commonly associated with youthfulness.

   In terms of appearance, youthful usually refers to someone who looks younger than their actual age. This could be due to smooth and unwrinkled skin, a healthy glow, or a lack of signs of aging. It may also refer to a general appearance of vitality and liveliness, regardless of age.

   When describing an object or thing, youthful denotes attributes that are reminiscent of or associated with young people. It suggests a sense of playfulness, optimism, and vitality. For example, a song or a piece of music might be described as youthful if it is lively and exuberant. Similarly, a design or fashion style might be referred to as youthful if it has a youthful vibe or embodies the characteristics of youthfulness.

   Overall, youthful embodies the qualities and characteristics often attributed to young people or things associated with youth. It describes a period of life that is often seen as energetic, fresh, and full of potential.

2. Pert. to the early part of life; suitable to the first part of life; fresh; vigorous as in youth.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for YOUTHFUL *

• youthfull 72%
• youtful 28%

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Other Common Misspellings for YOUTHFUL

• mouthfull
• thouthful
• yourtful
• yuthful
• uthful
• touthful
• youthfuly
• yuthul
• youthull
• Outful
• yuthfuly
• Touthfull

Etymology of YOUTHFUL

The word "youthful" originated from the Middle English word "youtheful", which was derived from the Old English word "ȳw(e)ðful". The Old English term consists of two elements: "ēowu", meaning "youth", and "-ful", denoting "full of" or "characterized by". Over time, "youtheful" transformed into "youthful" in Modern English, maintaining the same meaning of being associated with or characteristic of youth.

Similar spelling word for YOUTHFUL

• youthfully.