Adulthood
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
The state of being adult or completely developed: as, in full vigor and
adulthood.
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noun.
The time of
life
when one is expected to take
responsibility
for one's own actions and well-being.
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noun.
the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity
noun.
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
Word Usage
"I can only hope that whatever they choose to do in adulthood is because they chose to do it."
Antonyms
Words with the opposite meaning
childhood
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
adolescence
audibility
backstrap
epiphany
girlhood
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
adultness
age of consent
driving age
flower of age
full age