The Opposite(Antonym) of “neotenous”
The antonyms of neotenous are mature, adult, and sophisticated. These antonyms convey a sense of being fully developed, experienced, or refined.
Explore all Antonyms of “neotenous”
Definitions and Examples of mature, adult, sophisticated
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Fully developed in body or mind; having reached full growth or development.
Example
She was a mature woman who had seen a lot in her life.
A person who is fully grown or developed; having attained full size and strength.
Example
He was legally considered an adult at the age of 18.
Having a refined knowledge of culture, art, and fashion; worldly-wise.
Example
She was a sophisticated woman who knew how to dress elegantly and speak multiple languages.
Key Differences: mature vs adult vs sophisticated
- 1Mature refers to physical or mental development, while neotenous refers to retaining childlike features.
- 2Adult refers to reaching full size and strength, while neotenous refers to retaining youthful characteristics.
- 3Sophisticated refers to having a refined knowledge of culture, art, and fashion, while neotenous refers to retaining childlike qualities.
Effective Usage of mature, adult, sophisticated
- 1Describing Physical Appearance: Use neotenous to describe someone who has childlike features.
- 2Discussing Development: Use mature and adult to describe someone who has reached full physical or mental development.
- 3Describing Personality Traits: Use sophisticated to describe someone who has a refined knowledge of culture, art, and fashion.
Remember this!
The antonyms of neotenous have distinct nuances: Mature refers to physical or mental development, adult refers to reaching full size and strength, and sophisticated refers to having a refined knowledge of culture, art, and fashion. Use these words to describe physical appearance, discuss development, and describe personality traits.
