Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Adult.
How to pronounce adult:
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Adult - as a noun
A fully developed person from maturity onward
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- brachycephalic
- caregiver
- catch
- match
- centrist
- middle of the roader
- moderate
- moderationist
- case
- character
- eccentric
- type
- conservative
- conservativist
- dolichocephalic
- elder
- senior
- ex-spouse
- host
- important person
- influential person
- personage
- jack of all trades
- liberal
- liberalist
- progressive
- liberal
- adult male
- man
- militarist
- warmonger
- golden ager
- old person
- oldster
- senior citizen
- disarmer
- pacificist
- pacifist
- patrician
- pledgee
- pledger
- professional
- professional person
- sobersides
- man of the world
- sophisticate
- homebody
- stay-at-home
- stoic
- unemotional person
- thoroughbred
- adult female
- woman
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Any mature animal
Adult - as an adjective satellite
(of animals) fully developed
Example: "An adult animal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Designed to arouse lust
Example: "Pornographic films and magazines"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Adult - as a verb
To (cause to) be or become an adult.
To behave like an adult.
Adult - as an adjective
Fully grown.
Example: "An adult human, animal, or plant"
Intended for or restricted to adults rather than children.
Example: "Adult clothes"
Containing material of an explicit sexual nature; of, or pertaining to, pornography.
Example: "This program contains adult content. parental discretion is advised."
Vulgar or profane.
Example Sentences
"The event is for adults only."
"As an adult, you are responsible for your own decisions."
"The movie is not suitable for young adults."
"The town offers various recreational activities for adults."
"She became an adult when she turned 18."
Word Game Points
Is ADULT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, adult is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ADULT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is ADULT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, adult is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordADULT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is ADULT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, adult is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordADULT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.