Synonyms for

Youngest

Verb / ˈjʌŋgʌst / Another word for youngest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The superlative form of the adjective 'young', meaning the person or thing that is the least old or has been around for the shortest amount of time.

Synonyms & similar words

vernal young unseasoned youthful immature untested old untried new smallest junior newest littlest budding nascent fledgling infantile juvenile youthful adolescent sprout babyish tenderfoot immature fresh virgin raw

Synonyms by register

Formal

junior least advanced

Informal

kid little one baby

Literary

tenderest newest

Antonyms

oldest elder senior firstborn primeval

Common collocations

  • youngest child
  • youngest sibling
  • youngest son
  • youngest daughter
  • youngest member
  • youngest player
  • youngest generation

Word family

noun youth
adjective young

Usage note

Youngest is the superlative form of young. It refers to the person or thing that is youngest in a group or comparison.

Example sentences

  1. My brother is the youngest in our family.
  2. The youngest student in the class is only five years old.
  3. He is the youngest player on the team.
  4. The youngest children in the orphanage were adopted first.
  5. The youngest member of the group was always the last to arrive.

Quotes

  • The youngest children have the sharpest teeth.
  • The youngest of us is always the oldest.
  • The youngest in each generation is always the carrier of the family's heritage.

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