Adultish

//ˈæd.ʌltɪʃ// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or suitable for an adult.
"Her first adultish memory is of a piercing desire, a hunger for her mother, father, and brother that is tinged with fear."

Synonyms

mature grown-up mature

Antonyms

callow childish

Example

"Her first adultish memory is of a piercing desire, a hunger for her mother, father, and brother that is tinged with fear."

Etymology

From adult + -ish.

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