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adolescence Synonyms

Another word for adolescence

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• noun (Context 1)

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development between childhood and adulthood, typically beginning at puberty and extending through the teenage years.

Usage Example

"During teens, teenagers experience rapid physical growth alongside significant emotional and social changes."

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teens
youth
Strong
pubescence
puberty
boyhood
girlhood

Opposites of adolescence

The opposite of adolescence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

old age
adulthood
senescence
infancy
maturity
childhood
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• Nearby Words

ado
adobe
adobo
adolescence
adolescent
adolescently
adonis

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Adolescence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/adolescence
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