Synonyms

youngest

American

[yuhng-gist] / ˈyʌŋ gɪst /

adjective

superlative of young.

noun

a person who is the least old of a group, as the youngest member of a family.

Their youngest is still in high school.

Etymology

Origin of youngest

First recorded before 1000; young ( def. ) + -est ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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When Kim Jong Un took the reins at the age of 27, making him the world's youngest leader, many had hoped he would open North Korea to the outside world.

From BBC

“Her passing has left our family in unimaginable pain. No parents should ever have to endure the loss of their youngest child.”

From Los Angeles Times

The latter’s nominees include 16-year-old Owen Cooper, who would be the youngest performer to win an individual Actor Award.

From Los Angeles Times

She knew what “The Muppet Show” star symbolized and recognized what she meant to her misfit youngest, a zaftig kid frequently chided for taking up too much space.

From Salon

"I'm not too bothered about my place in the team," said Ahmed, who became England's youngest men's Test cricketer in 2022.

From BBC

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