Synonyms for

Adulthood

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

Definition

Adulthood is the state of being an adult, which means being fully grown or mature.

Synonyms & similar words

maturity maturity grown-up ripeness majority manhood womanhood

Synonyms by register

Formal

maturity manhood womanhood prime

Informal

grown-up being an adult

Literary

prime of life full bloom

Antonyms

childhood infancy youth adolescence minority immaturity

Common collocations

  • early adulthood
  • middle adulthood
  • late adulthood
  • entering adulthood
  • adulthood responsibilities
  • adulthood crisis
  • adulthood years

Word family

noun adulthood
verb adultify
adjective adult

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.

Example sentences

  1. Adulthood means you get to make your own decisions.
  2. When you reach adulthood, you can vote and drive a car.
  3. Adulthood is when you are responsible for your own life.
  4. Some people feel scared about entering adulthood because it can be challenging.
  5. 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

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