adult

[ˈædʌlt]

adult Definition

• 1. a person who is fully grown or developed, both physically and mentally
• 2. relating to or intended for adult people

Using adult: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adult" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Only adults are allowed in the bar.

• Example

  She is legally an adult at the age of 18.

• Example

  The movie is not suitable for children, it's for adults only.

adult Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adult

• mature
• developed
• ripe
• grown-up
• fully-grown

Antonyms for adult

• child
• juvenile
• adolescent

Phrases with adult

• adult education

  education aimed at mature learners, typically beyond traditional schooling age

  Example

  He decided to go back to school and pursue adult education.

• adult content

  content that is intended for mature audiences, typically containing explicit or sensitive material

  Example

  The website has a warning for adult content, so it's not suitable for children.

• adulting

  the practice of behaving in a responsible and mature way, often used humorously or ironically

  Example

  I don't feel like adulting today, I just want to stay in bed.

Origins of adult

from Latin 'adultus', meaning 'grown up'

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Summary: adult in Brief

An 'adult' [ˈædʌlt] is a person who is fully grown or developed, both physically and mentally. It can also refer to things that are intended for mature audiences, such as 'adult content.' The phrase 'adult education' refers to education aimed at mature learners, while 'adulting' is a humorous term for behaving in a responsible and mature way.