adulthood (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈdʌlthood/

Definition

The state or condition of being fully grown or mature, especially in legal and social terms.

Examples

• He looked forward to the freedom that adulthood would bring.

• Many people struggle with the responsibilities of adulthood.

• The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be challenging.

How to Use adulthood

adulthood (collocation)

The state of being an adult. — "He embraced the challenges of adulthood."

Synonyms of adulthood

Words with a similar meaning to adulthood:

• maturity
• manhood
• womanhood
• prime

Antonyms of adulthood

Words with the opposite meaning to adulthood:

• childhood
• adolescence
• minority

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