ADULTNESS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

adultness

noun

Definition of adultness

as in adulthood

the state of being fully grown or developed decorating her own house gave her a sense of adultness and independence

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adulthood

Noun

Testing took years, and during that time Kurin reached out to families descended from Jefferson and from Hemings, who had four children who lived to adulthood.

— Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026
Lawrence sympathized with the glum feelings of early adulthood and urged the students not to succumb to despair.

— Jacqueline Ganun, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

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