adult

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adult

An adult reads a book in a quiet library.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A fully developed person from maturity onward: An individual who has reached full physical and mental development, typically associated with legal age and social responsibilities.
    • Any mature animal: A fully grown animal that has reached the stage of development typical for its species.

  2. Adjective:

    • Fully developed: Having attained full growth and maturity.
    • Designed to arouse lust; pornographic: Intended for or suitable only for adults due to explicit sexual content.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • Only adults are allowed to purchase alcohol.
    • The lioness is an adult and hunts for her pride.

  • Adjective:

    • An adult elephant can weigh several tons.
    • The bookstore has a separate section for adult magazines.
Advanced Usage

  • "Adult education": Educational programs designed for adults, often for professional development or personal enrichment.

    • She enrolled in an adult education class to learn a new language.

  • "Adult content": Material, such as in films or websites, that contains explicit themes unsuitable for children.

    • The website warns users about adult content.

  • "Act like an adult": To behave in a mature and responsible manner.

    • Even though he was upset, he tried to act like an adult.
Variants and Related Words

  • Adulthood (n): The state or period of being an adult.

    • He entered adulthood with a clear sense of purpose.

  • Adultify (v, informal): To treat or represent a child as if they were an adult.

    • Some critics argue the fashion industry adultifies young models.
Synonyms
  • Grown-up (n/adj): A mature person; fully mature.
  • Mature (adj): Fully developed in body or mind.
Antonyms
  • Child (n): A young human being below the age of puberty.
  • Juvenile (adj/n): Of, for, or relating to young people; not fully grown.
Related Phrases

  • Young adult: A person in their late teens or early twenties.

    • This novel is popular with young adults.

  • Adult supervision: The presence and guidance of a responsible adult.

    • Children must have adult supervision at the pool.
adult

An adult reads a book in a quiet library.

Adjective
  1. designed to arouse lust
    • pornographic films and magazines
    • adult movies
  2. (of animals) fully developed
    • an adult animal
    • a grown woman
Noun
  1. any mature animal
  2. a fully developed person from maturity onward

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