Young at heart Meaning in English

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US

ˈjəŋ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhɑɹt

YUHNG-at-HART

UK

jˈʌŋ/ /ˈæt/ /hˈɑːt

YUNG-at-HAHT

Definition

Someone who is "young at heart" has a lively, youthful attitude and energy, even if they are older in age. It means acting or feeling younger than one's actual years.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, positive, and often complimentary. Used for people who stay active, playful, or open-minded as they age. Common after mid-life, but suitable for anyone who acts younger than expected.

• Spanish: joven de corazón - joven en espíritu
• Portuguese (BR): jovem de espírito - jovem de coração
• Portuguese (PT): jovem de espírito - jovem de coração
• Chinese (Simplified): 心态年轻
• Chinese (Traditional): 心態年輕
• Hindi: दिल से युवा
• Arabic: صغير في القلب - شاب في الروح
• Bengali: মনে তরুণ
• Russian: душой молодой
• Japanese: 心は若い
• Vietnamese: trẻ trong tâm hồn
• Korean: 마음은 젊은
• Turkish: ruhunda genç
• Urdu: دل سے جوان
• Indonesian: muda di hati

Example Sentences

My grandmother is young at heart and loves to dance.

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He is sixty, but still young at heart.

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Being young at heart helps you enjoy life more.

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Everyone says my dad is young at heart because he tells the best jokes.

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She may be retired, but she’s truly young at heart—always up for a new adventure.

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If you’re young at heart, age is just a number!

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