youthfulness
/ˈjuːθfʊlnəs/ /ˈjuːθf(ə)lnəs
/noun [mass noun]
1The fact of being young: his relative youthfulness counted against him in business circles...
- Qualities people attribute to skin - sensuality, youthfulness, vitality, beauty, even goodness - are also qualities they see in themselves.
- He delights in the youthfulness of his live show crowds.
- It shocked me too to see the youthfulness of some of the most intoxicated people.
1.1Behaviour or appearance characteristic of young people: the eternal youthfulness of Sir Richard was infectious...
- They keep my energy levels up and ensure my youthfulness.
- If you plan to live beyond 70, calcium-rich foods such as milk can help protect your youthfulness.
- Zeffirelli used young inexperienced actors, Olivia Hussey (Juliet) and Leonard Whiting (Romeo), giving the action its visual youthfulness but losing poetic weight in the lines.