young at heart
Having the joy and vitality associated with younger people, despite one's own advanced age.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“My grandfather is eighty, but he is still young at heart.”
“Even though she is retired, she stays young at heart by learning new hobbies and traveling with her friends.”
“Despite the heavy burdens of his long career, he remained remarkably young at heart, always finding genuine wonder in the simple joys of life.”
- 01
absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
- 02
all heart
Motivated by positive emotions, especially as productive of exceptionally generous or kind behavior.
- 03
be still my heart
An admonition to oneself to calm down when overly excited, especially in terms of romantic attraction.
- 04
break someone's heart
To cause a person to feel grief, disappointment, or sadness.
- 05
bright young thing
One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.
- 06
broken heart
A feeling of grief or loss, especially after a failed romantic relationship.
- 07
change of heart
A change of one's opinion, belief or decision.
- 08
cross my heart
A declaration that the speaker is telling the truth.
Last updated August 10, 2026