teenaged
UK: ˈtiːneɪdʒd | US: ˈtiːneɪdʒd
adj. relating to or characteristic of a teenager (someone aged between 13 and 19).
The word "teenaged" combines "teen," derived from the Old English "tīen" (meaning ten), with the suffix "-age" (denoting a period or state) and the adjectival "-ed." The "teen" part refers to the numbers 13 to 19, which all end with "-teen" in English, marking the age range of adolescence. The suffix "-age" broadens the meaning to a life stage, while "-ed" turns it into an adjective describing someone in that stage. This construction reflects the logical progression from counting (teen) to categorizing a life phase (age) to describing individuals within it (aged).
The teenaged boy was passionate about video games.
She volunteers at a center for teenaged students.
His music resonates with teenaged audiences.
The library hosts events for teenaged readers.
Teenaged years are often filled with exploration and growth.