Young at heart

phrase

Feeling or acting youthful or lively, despite one's age.

Even though he is 70, he is still young at heart and loves playing soccer with the grandchildren.
Visual representation of "young at heart" - Feeling or acting youthful or lively, despite one's age

Often appears as...

  • stay young at heart
  • remain young at heart

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

Feeling or acting youthful or lively, despite one's age.

Even though he is 70, he is still young at heart and loves playing soccer with the grandchildren.
Visual representation of "young at heart" - Feeling or acting youthful or lively, despite one's age

Often appears as...

  • stay young at heart
  • remain young at heart

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "young at heart"
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Positive Connotation

Expresses a positive attitude towards life, implying vitality and cheerfulness.

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Although she's retired, she’s young at heart, always ready for an adventure.
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Not Literal

Doesn't mean literally young; it's about attitude and energy, not actual age.

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My grandfather may be old, but he's still young at heart.
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Informal Conversations

Mostly used in casual talk among friends and family, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Informal Conversations
You’re turning 60 soon? Wow, you don’t look it, and you're definitely young at heart!
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Positive Connotation

Expresses a positive attitude towards life, implying vitality and cheerfulness.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Although she's retired, she’s young at heart, always ready for an adventure.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Doesn't mean literally young; it's about attitude and energy, not actual age.

Illustration for Not Literal
My grandfather may be old, but he's still young at heart.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Conversations

Mostly used in casual talk among friends and family, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Informal Conversations
You’re turning 60 soon? Wow, you don’t look it, and you're definitely young at heart!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Connotation

Expresses a positive attitude towards life, implying vitality and cheerfulness.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Although she's retired, she’s young at heart, always ready for an adventure.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Doesn't mean literally young; it's about attitude and energy, not actual age.

Illustration for Not Literal
My grandfather may be old, but he's still young at heart.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Conversations

Mostly used in casual talk among friends and family, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Informal Conversations
You’re turning 60 soon? Wow, you don’t look it, and you're definitely young at heart!
Visual representation of the word "Young at heart"

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