adult

/əˈdʌlt//ˈæd.əlt//əˈdʌlt/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation

noun

1. A fully grown human or animal.

2. A person who has reached the legal age of majority.

Synonyms

verb

1. To (cause to) be or become an adult.

2. To behave like an adult.

adjective

1. Fully grown.

"an adult human, animal, or plant"

2. Intended for or restricted to adults rather than children.

"adult clothes"

3. Containing material of an explicit sexual nature; of, or pertaining to, pornography.

"This program contains adult content. Parental discretion is advised."

4. Vulgar or profane.

Synonyms

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