adult
IPA: ʌdˈʌɫt
noun
- A fully grown human or animal.
- A person who has reached the legal age of majority.
verb
- (intransitive, informal) To behave like an adult.
- (nonstandard, rare) To (cause to) be or become an adult.
adjective
- Fully grown.
- Intended for or restricted to adults rather than children due to size, maturity, knowledge level, judgement, etc.
- Containing situations or discussions intended primarily for adults, such as serious crime, illicit drug use, extramarital affairs, etc.
- (of a beverage) Containing alcohol, intended for consumption only by adults.
- (of a cookie, gummy, etc.) Containing marijuana, intended for consumption only by adults.
- Containing material of an explicit sexual nature; of, or pertaining to, pornography.
- Containing excessive vulgar or profane speech, text or images, intended only for adults.
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Examples of "adult" in Sentences
- As an adult, I have to take responsibility for my own actions
- The movie is rated R, so it's only suitable for adult audiences
- It's important to set boundaries with other adults in your life
- Being an adult means making tough decisions sometimes
- The workshop is designed for adult learners who are looking to further their education
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