Synonyms for
Adulthood
Definition
Adulthood is the state of being an adult, which means being fully grown or mature.
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- early adulthood
- middle adulthood
- late adulthood
- entering adulthood
- adulthood responsibilities
- adulthood crisis
- adulthood years
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Usage note
Adulthood refers to the state of being a grown-up, typically after reaching the age of legal majority. It implies maturity and responsibility.
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Example sentences
- Adulthood means you get to make your own decisions.
- When you reach adulthood, you can vote and drive a car.
- Adulthood is when you are responsible for your own life.
- Some people feel scared about entering adulthood because it can be challenging.
- Adulthood is a time for personal growth and development.
Quotes
"Adulthood is like looking both ways before you cross the street and then getting hit by an airplane." - Unknown
"Adulthood is the ever-shrinking period between childhood and old age. It is the apparent destination to everyone and the actual destination to few." - Mokokoma Mokhonoana
"Adulthood is where dreams go to die. But, then again, so does adolescence." - Mokokoma Mokhonoana