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Definition of adultness

adultness

/əˈdʌlt.nəs/
a · dult · ness
Adverb:adultly
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Adjective:adult
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• noun

1

The state, quality, or condition of being an adult, especially in terms of emotional, behavioral, or physical maturity.

Example

"Signing her first apartment lease gave her a sudden, unmistakable sense of adultness."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'adulthood' refers to the chronological stage or period of life as a grown person, 'adultness' emphasizes the behavioral quality, maturity, or feeling of being an adult.

• Rhymes for adultness

• Nearby Words

adulthood
adulting
adultlike
adultness
advance
advanced
advancement

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adultness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adultness
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