Adult

Meaning

a person who is fully grown or developed; mature

fully grown; mature; of legal age

A fully grown or developed person; mature.

Example Sentences

Only adults are allowed to enter this area.

The movie is intended for adult audiences only.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Example Expressions

young adult

Synonyms

grown-up, mature person, grownup, mature, full-grown, developed, elder, senior

Entry 1

grown-up, mature person, grownup

Entry 2

mature, grown-up, full-grown, developed

Entry 3

grown-up, mature person, elder, senior

Antonyms

child, minor, juvenile, immature, young, infant

Entry 1

child, minor, juvenile

Entry 2

child, juvenile, immature, young

Entry 3

child, minor, infant

Collocations

young adult, adult education, adult supervision, adult responsibilities, adult responsibility, adult content, adult life

Entry 1

young adult, adult education, adult supervision, adult responsibilities

Entry 2

adult education, adult supervision, adult responsibility

Entry 3

adult education, adult content, adult life, adult supervision