youthully - n.
(pl. youths)
1 the state of being young; the period between childhood and adult age.
2 the vigour or enthusiasm, inexperience, or other characteristic of this period.
3 an early stage of development etc.
4 a young person (esp. male).
5 (pl.) young people collectively (the youth of the country).

youth club (or centre) a place or organization provided for young people's leisure activities. youth hostel a place where (esp. young) holiday-makers can put up cheaply for the night. youth hosteller a user of a youth hostel. [OE geoguth f. Gmc, rel. to YOUNG]

youthully - adj.
1 young, esp. in appearance or manner.
2 having the characteristics of youth (youthful impatience).
3 having the freshness or vigour of youth (a youthful complexion).

youthfully adv. youthfulness n.

youthully - n.
(pl. youths)
1 the state of being young; the period between childhood and adult age.
2 the vigour or enthusiasm, inexperience, or other characteristic of this period.
3 an early stage of development etc.
4 a young person (esp. male).
5 (pl.) young people collectively (the youth of the country).

youth club (or centre) a place or organization provided for young people's leisure activities. youth hostel a place where (esp. young) holiday-makers can put up cheaply for the night. youth hosteller a user of a youth hostel. [OE geoguth f. Gmc, rel. to YOUNG]

youthully - adj.
1 young, esp. in appearance or manner.
2 having the characteristics of youth (youthful impatience).
3 having the freshness or vigour of youth (a youthful complexion).

youthfully adv. youthfulness n.

youthully - {informal} Most certainly; yes, indeed; without any doubt. - Used to declare with emphasis that a thing is really so. * /Do I like to ski? You bet your life I do./ * /You bet I will be at the party./ * /You can bet your boots that Johnny will come home when his money is gone./ Compare: BET ONE'S BOTTOM DOLLAR.

youthully - See: YOU SAID IT.