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 adult adult /ˈædʌlt/

adjective

  1. () (of animals) fully developed  ( big , fully grown , grownup , adult , full-grown , grown )
    (of animals) fully developed
     An adult animal
    an adult animal
     A grown woman
    a grown woman
  2. Designed to arouse lust  ( adult , pornographic , porny [Vulgar] )
    designed to arouse lust
     Pornographic films and magazines
    pornographic films and magazines
     Adult movies
    adult movies

noun

  1. () Any mature animal  ( adult )
    any mature animal
      The adult lion roamed the grassy savannah with confidence and authority.
    The adult lion roamed the grassy savannah with confidence and authority.
  2. () A fully developed person from maturity onward  ( grownup , adult )
    a fully developed person from maturity onward
     As an adult, it's important to take responsibility for your actions
    As an adult, it's important to take responsibility for your actions