Kilo Lingo

/xuβeˈnil/

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Translation

youthful

Word origin

From Latin iuvenilis ('youthful'), from iuvenis ('young, young person'). English 'juvenile' and 'young' descend from the same Latin root.

Origin
Latin
Root
iuvenilis
English cognates
juvenile, young

Grammar

Masc pluraljuveniles

Examples

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She has a very youthful style for her age.

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The youth team won the championship.

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I like the youthful energy of this group.

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Youth fashion changes very quickly.

conserva .

His face keeps a youthful air.

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This word is part of lesson 79.