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adult

The word “adult” has 2 syllables: a-dult

It's pronounced as //

What is synonym and antonym for adult?

In the thesaurus, “adult” has 66 synonyms and 60 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for adult along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for adult

Antonyms for adult

Meanings of adult

  • noun
    1. A fully grown human or animal.
    2. A person who has reached the legal age of majority.
  • verb
    1. To (cause to) be or become an adult.
    2. To behave like an adult.
  • adjective
    1. Fully grown.
    2. Intended for or restricted to adults rather than children.
    3. Containing material of an explicit sexual nature; of, or pertaining to, pornography.
    4. Vulgar or profane.

Example Sentences

  • /əˈdʌlt/ (more common in American English)
  • /ˈædʌlt/ (also used, especially in formal contexts)
  • The movie is not suitable for adult audiences only.
  • As an adult, she learned the importance of financial planning.
  • The butterfly emerges as an adult after going through metamorphosis.
  • Becoming an adult often means taking on new responsibilities.

On this page you'll find 126 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to adult, such as: G-rated, Victorian, X-rated, adolescent, aged, ageing, aging.

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