grownup

/ˈɡroʊnʌp/

Definitions

1. noun

an adult person, especially one who has reached the stage of maturity and responsibility

“As a grownup, she managed her own finances and made her own decisions.”

2. adjective

having reached the stage of maturity and responsibility; adult

“She was a grownup enough to know how to handle the situation.”

Synonyms

  • adult
  • grown
  • mature

Antonyms

  • child
  • minor