adulthood

Definitions

The state or period of being fully grown or mature.

The legal age at which a person is considered responsible for their actions.

Examples

The transition into adulthood is often marked by increased responsibilities and independence.

She felt a strange sense of nostalgia for her childhood as she navigated the complexities of adulthood.

Financial literacy is a crucial skill that everyone should master before entering adulthood.

Synonyms

maturity majority manhood womanhood full age legal age ripeness

Antonyms

childhood infancy youth minority babyhood adolescence immaturity