Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for adult. Search instead for adula.
Definitions

adult

[uh-duhlt, ad-uhlt] / əˈdʌlt, ˈæd ʌlt /
ADJECTIVE
being mature, fully grown
Synonyms
Antonyms


NOUN
a mature, fully grown person
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
grownup
WEAK
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The conversation about the intricacies of supporting adult children got surprisingly personal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The set by Marsha Ginsberg presents a model of Cranberry, with its downtown buildings miniaturized in the style of an adult playhouse.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The team compared young, adult, and old fish, examining many aspects of protein production inside brain cells.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Later, as an adult, she said she realised the incidents were abnormal.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Thirty minutes later, they walked into the adult detention center and stood in front of the receptionist.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




Vocabulary lists containing adult


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "adult" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com