youth·ful
YOUTHFUL means having the characteristics of young people such as energy, freshness, vigor, or an appearance of being young regardless of actual age. It embodies qualities like vitality, enthusiasm, and an optimistic approach to life.
Yes. YOUTHFUL is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 17 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends and 19 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | Y | O | U | T | H | F | U | L | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| Words With Friends | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
YOUTHFUL is an adjective that describes qualities typically associated with youth, whether in actual young people or retained by those of any age. The word encompasses both physical attributes and psychological characteristics that embody the essence of being young.
At its core, youthful refers to possessing the freshness, vigor, and vitality characteristic of young people. This can manifest physically through smooth skin, agile movements, and energetic bearing, or psychologically through enthusiasm, optimism, and openness to new experiences. Importantly, being youthful isn't confined to chronological age—many older individuals maintain youthful qualities through their attitudes and lifestyles.
In contemporary usage, youthful has evolved beyond mere age description to become an aspirational quality. It represents a mindset characterized by curiosity, adaptability, and resilience. Marketing and media often promote "youthfulness" as a desirable state achievable through various means, from skincare products to lifestyle choices. This cultural emphasis reflects society's valuation of youth-associated qualities like innovation, energy, and potential.
The word youthful emerged in Middle English around the 14th century, formed by combining "youth" with the suffix "-ful" (meaning "full of" or "characterized by"). The root word "youth" derives from Old English geoguð or geogoð, which meant "youth, young people collectively" or "the state of being young."
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of YOUTHFUL.
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside YOUTHFUL: 41 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: OUTFLYFLUTYFLUYTHOTLYLOFTYYOUTHHOLYFLYFOHFOYHOYTHY. See all words from YOUTHFUL.