Definition

A young person, animal, or plant.

Example

The youngling played happily in the garden.

Conversation

Did you see that youngling at the park yesterday?

Yeah, it was adorable watching it play with the other kids.

I love how curious younglings are about everything around them.

Absolutely! They always seem to find joy in the simplest things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Youngling → It is formed from "young" (from Old English "geong", meaning youthful or not old) and the diminutive suffix "-ling" (meaning little or small). The word "youngling" refers to a small or young creature, often used affectionately.

Memory Tip

Think of 'young' to remember that a 'youngling' is a little or youthful being.

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