Definitions and Examples of adult, mature, grown-up
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who is fully grown or developed, both physically and mentally.
Example
As an adult, you have more responsibilities and freedom than when you were a teenager.
Fully developed in body or mind; having reached a state of full growth or development.
Example
She is a mature woman who can handle difficult situations with ease.
grown-up
A person who is fully developed or matured.
Example
When you become a grown-up, you are expected to take care of yourself and make your own decisions.
Key Differences: adult vs mature vs grown-up
- 1Adult refers to someone who has reached full physical and mental development.
- 2Mature describes someone who has reached a state of full growth or development, both physically and mentally, and has good judgement and wisdom.
- 3Grown-up is a more informal term that refers to someone who has reached the age of maturity or adulthood.
Effective Usage of adult, mature, grown-up
- 1Use adult to refer to someone who has reached full physical and mental development.
- 2Use mature to describe someone who has reached a state of full growth or development, both physically and mentally, and has good judgement and wisdom.
- 3Use grown-up in informal settings to refer to someone who has reached the age of maturity or adulthood.
Remember this!
The antonyms of teenage describe a more advanced stage of development. Adult refers to someone who has reached full physical and mental development, mature describes someone who has reached a state of full growth or development, both physically and mentally, and has good judgement and wisdom, while grown-up is a more informal term that refers to someone who has reached the age of maturity or adulthood. Use these words appropriately to convey the right meaning.
