juvenescent

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /dʒuˈvɛnəsənt/

KK: /dʒuˈvɛnəsənt/

adjective

Definition

Describing something that is becoming young or youthful.

Example

The juvenescent spirit of the festival brought joy to everyone.

Conversation

Have you noticed how that new movie has a very juvenescent vibe?

Yeah, it really captures that youthful energy!

I love films that make you feel young again.

Same here! It's refreshing to see such a juvenescent perspective.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

youthful

young

vibrant

Antonyms

aged

mature

senescent

Root Explanation

Juvenescent → It is formed from "juvenis" (meaning young) and the suffix "-escent" (meaning becoming). The word "juvenescent" describes the process of becoming young or youthful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'juvenis' meaning young, and '-escent' indicating a process of becoming. This helps you remember that 'juvenescent' refers to the state of becoming youthful.

Visually Confused Words

rejuvenescent

unsenescent

rejuvenesce