youthful

/ˈjuːθfl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈjuːθfl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈyüth-fəl/ (ame, mw)

youthful — 形容詞

  • youthfulpositive
  • more youthfulcomparative
  • most youthfulsuperlative

1. showing the active energy, fresh looks, or lively spirit that people normally co

1.形容詞B1
釋義

充滿活力

展現年輕人的活力與朝氣

showing the active energy, fresh looks, or lively spirit that people normally connect with being young rather than old.

例句

At seventy-five, Dario still had the youthful energy that impressed the younger hikers on the trail.

七十五歲的 Dario 仍充滿活力，讓登山步道上的年輕夥伴們印象深刻。

collocation: youthful energy

The cafe's youthful decor used bright colors and modern furniture to create a fun atmosphere.

這家咖啡廳充滿年輕氣息的裝潢，使用鮮豔色彩和現代家具營造了愉快的氛圍。

同義詞
  • energetic

    more focused on physical activity and stamina; 'youthful' also covers appearance and attitude.

  • lively

    emphasises active, animated behaviour; 'youthful' includes a broader sense of fresh appearance.

  • fresh-faced

    specifically about having a young, healthy look, especially in the face.

  • spry

    informal term for older people who move actively; narrower in use than 'youthful'.

反義詞
  • aged

    describes someone who looks or feels old, the opposite of having a youthful appearance or spirit.

  • old-looking

    focuses specifically on appearance rather than qualities or spirit.

文法句型

youthful + noun

be + youthful

用法筆記

Frequently used to describe people of any age who display qualities associated with youth. Often appears alongside phrases that contrast actual age, such as 'despite being X years old', 'at the age of X', or 'still'.

常見錯誤

❌My cousin is only eight, so she is very youthful.
✅My cousin is only eight, so she is very young.
💡For describing someone's actual chronological age, use 'young'; 'youthful' focuses on having the qualities of youth and can apply to people of any age.

2. being at a young stage in life, or appearing to be younger than one actually is.

2.形容詞B1
釋義

年輕

年紀小的或看起來比實際年輕

being at a young stage in life, or appearing to be younger than one actually is.

例句

The city's youthful population meant that schools and parks were always busy with children.

這座城市的年輕人口意味著學校和公園裡總是有許多孩子。

collocation: youthful population

Renata was offered the director role despite her youthful age, because her skills were outstanding.

Renata 年紀雖輕，卻因為能力出眾而獲得了總監職位。

collocation: youthful age

同義詞
  • young

    more common and neutral in everyday speech; 'youthful' is more formal.

  • junior

    often used in positions or titles to indicate lower rank or younger age within a group.

  • adolescent

    specifically refers to the teenage years; 'youthful' can apply to any young person.

反義詞
  • elderly

    describes people who are old in age, the opposite of being young.

  • aged

    formal term for being old, contrasting with 'youthful' in demographic contexts.

文法句型

youthful + noun

用法筆記

More formal than 'young' in everyday contexts. Common in demographic descriptions (youthful population, youthful workforce) and when noting someone's early age in formal achievements (youthful age of X).

常見錯誤

❌The youthful boy of six years played in the garden.
✅The young boy of six years played in the garden.
💡For children who are actually young, 'young' is the natural word; 'youthful' sounds overly formal or awkward when describing a child's real age.