ADOLESCENT
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Adolescent.
How to pronounce adolescent:
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Adolescent - as an adjective
Relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent
Example: "Adolescent problems"
Adolescent - as a noun
A juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stripling12teen4teenager9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
juvenile18juvenile personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Adolescent - as an adjective satellite
Being of the age 13 through 19
Example: "Teenage mothers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
teen4teenage8teenaged10Displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
Example: "Adolescent insecurity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jejune20juvenile18puerile9In the state of development between puberty and maturity
Example: "Adolescent boys and girls"
Example Sentences
"The adolescent struggled with peer pressure"
"She is an empathetic adolescent who volunteers at the local animal shelter"
"The adolescent rebelled against his parents' rules"
"He is an adolescent with a promising athletic career"
"The adolescent faced challenges with adjusting to high school"
Word Game Points
Is ADOLESCENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, adolescent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ADOLESCENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is ADOLESCENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, adolescent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordADOLESCENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is ADOLESCENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, adolescent is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordADOLESCENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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