adulthood

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
  2. noun the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity

Etymology

From adult + -hood.

In classic literature

Synonyms

maturity

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