adult
/əˈdʌlt/
noun
- A person who is fully grown or developed, typically over the age of 18 or 21.
- As an adult, she learned to manage her own finances.
- Only adults are allowed to vote in national elections.
- The museum offers a discount for students and a full price for adults.
adjective
- Fully grown or developed; characteristic of an adult.
- He took on adult responsibilities when he started working full-time.
- The adult birds have brighter feathers than the young ones.
- The course is designed for adult learners who want to improve their skills.
- Suitable for or involving adults, often referring to mature content.
- Some books are labeled as adult fiction because of their complex topics.
- The comedy show had adult humor that was not appropriate for children.
- The movie is rated R for adult themes and language.
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