Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
adulthood
noun
/əˈdʌltˌhʊd/
Definition
The state or condition of being an adult, typically marked by legal rights and responsibilities, as well as emotional and social maturity.
Examples
- After completing school, she embraced her adulthood with enthusiasm.
- Finding a job and living on their own can be significant milestones in adulthood.
- In adulthood, many people take on responsibilities such as parenting or home ownership.
Meaning
Adulthood refers to the stage of life that comes after adolescence, characterized by personal independence and the ability to make mature decisions.
Synonyms
- maturity
- adulcy
- grown-up state
