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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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