Youngish

usgb/ˈjʌŋɪʃ/
adjective

Slightly young, more young than old.

He was a youngish man, not yet in his forties.
Visual representation of "youngish" - Slightly young, more young than old.

Often appears as...

  • youngish man
  • youngish woman
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Relative Age

Indicates someone is relatively young but not necessarily youthful or a teenager.

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At the family gathering, Aunt Julia was the youngish member of her generation.
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Not Quite Middle-Aged

Used to describe someone who is older than a youth but not old enough to be considered middle-aged.

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The youngish professor had innovative ideas that appealed to her students.
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Unspecific Age

It's a vague term avoiding the specification of an exact age, but suggests a lean towards youth.

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When asked about his age, he replied with a smile, 'I'm youngish.'
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