A2 — Elementaryadjective
giovanile
youthful, young-looking
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
frescoarzillovivacetonico
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
invecchiatoavvizzitomaturoconsumato
Usage note
'Giovanile' means youthful in appearance or spirit. 'Arzillo' is particularly used for lively elderly people (spry). 'Fresco' (fresh) suggests a healthy, lively look. These all carry a positive connotation.
Example
"A sessant'anni ha ancora un aspetto giovanile e pieno di vitalità."
"At sixty she still has a youthful appearance and is full of vitality."
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