Synonyms for

Adolescence

Verb / ˌædʌˈlesʌns / / ˌædəʊˈlesʌns / Another word for adolescence — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Adolescence is the period of life between childhood and adulthood, usually starting around age 10 and ending around age 18.

Synonyms & similar words

puberty youth teens teenhood juvenescence minority immaturity pre-adulthood youthfulness naivety inexperience innocence greenness

Synonyms by register

Formal

youth juvenescence pubescence

Informal

teen years growing up the awkward phase

Literary

budding years formative period

Antonyms

childhood infancy adulthood maturity old age

Common collocations

  • early adolescence
  • late adolescence
  • adolescence and adulthood
  • during adolescence
  • adolescence is a time
  • adolescence is characterized

Word family

noun adolescence
adjective adolescent

Usage note

Adolescence refers specifically to the period of transition from childhood to adulthood, typically marked by puberty. It is often used in psychological and sociological contexts.

Example sentences

  1. During adolescence, many young people begin to experience new emotions and challenges.
  2. My sister is in her adolescence and she likes to spend time with her friends.
  3. Adolescence is a time when people often start to think about their future.
  4. The changes that happen during adolescence can be difficult to deal with.
  5. Adolescence is a time of growth and learning.

Quotes

  • "Adolescence is a new birth, for the higher and more completely human traits are now born." - G. Stanley Hall
  • "Adolescence is the conjugator of childhood and adulthood." - Louise J. Kaplan
  • "Adolescence is like having only enough light to see the step directly in front of you." - Sarah Addison Allen

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