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magic of youth

magic of youth

5.5
A special feeling of wonder and energy in young people
  • noun
translation icon : magia de la juventud
  • She longed to recapture the magic of youth she felt in her teenage years.

Examples

  • The magic of youth often fades as responsibilities increase.

  • Many writers try to capture the magic of youth in their stories.

  • The magic of youth is often romanticized in movies.

  • Can you feel the magic of youth in the air?

  • Many writers try to capture the magic of youth in their stories.

  • She longed to recapture the magic of youth she felt in her teenage years.

  • The magic of youth often fades as responsibilities increase.

Synonyms

youth
vsmagic of youth
164 1.0

The time between childhood and adulthood when someone is young

is about enchanting qualities tied to that time rather than the time itself
youthfulness
vsmagic of youth
3 3.8

Being young and full of energy

is about the special enchanting appeal rather than simple energy
bloom of youth
vsmagic of youth
1 6.3

A time when a young person looks and feels their best

is about an enchanting appeal rather than simply being at one's prime
juvenility
vsmagic of youth
8.4

A lively, fresh energy typical of young people

is more about charm and enchantment rather than mere vitality
youngness
vsmagic of youth
4.2

The state of being young

is about magic and charm rather than just factual age or state

Antonyms

aging
  • US
209 2.7

The process of getting older and showing physical changes in the body

senescence
  • Specialized
3 8.9

To grow older and have physical changes in the body

How Enchanting

magic of youth
5.5
youth
104 1.1

Surface Forms

magic of youth singular
magics of youth plural

Morphology

magic + of + youth

The meaning is compositionally derived: 'magic' (used figuratively as a special charm or enchantment) combined with 'of youth' denotes a quality belonging to youth. This figurative but transparent use of 'magic' in an 'X of Y' construction is common and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words can infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

The phrase magic of youth uses magic as an image for the bright, exciting feeling of youth, when small things seem new and full of wonder. So, 'magic of youth' means the 'special charm' or wonder that comes with being young.