noun as in strong fondness

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youth, childhood, immaturity

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Example Sentences

Example:She felt a pang of envy towards the youthful vitality of the students.

Definition:The condition or characteristics associated with young people, often the opposite of matronship.

From youth

Example:We have moved beyond the stage of matronship and entered into childhood once more.

Definition:The period of life and development from birth to childhood, again contrasting with the role and characteristics of a matron.

From childhood

Example:Her immaturity required a more mature, maternal guidance.

Definition:The lack of full mental and physical development; being young and inexperienced.

From immaturity