youngly adverb 2adjective 1forms 2 adverb2 •(rare) In a young or youthful manner; youthfullyThe youngly born brother made no explanation of his sense of offense other than to go over and give Artie a stolid and resounding blow. — 1911 •(no longer used) While young; as a youth. adjective1 •(no longer used) Like a young person or thing; young; youthful.How youngly he began to serve his country — 1605 formsmore youngly · most youngly