adult

Definition

  • noun: a fully grown person or animal
  • noun: one that is adult
  • adjective: fully developed and mature
  • adjective: fully grown and developed
  • synonyms: grown-up, matured, major

Examples

  • I've worked here all of my 'adult life'. [=I've worked here since I became an adult]

  • People who are close friends as children aren't always friends as 'adults'.

  • The university offers a popular program of 'adult education'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Honestly, Fuck it, he leads us out in the canyons, we get bored, we just use him for target practice. - It's too adult for Jacob. We didn't mean to bother you. No bother at all. It's a beautiful spot. I always found it a shame that I have it all to myself. They come here every day. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: The Original Season: 1 Episode 1