Definition & Meaning of "grownup"in English

Grownup

(used by children or when talking to them) an adult who is fully matured and responsible

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Human

Composition

Compound

Countable

Plural form

grownups

Examples

Sarah admired her parents as the ultimate grownups, capable of handling any challenge that came their way.

grownup

mature and fully developed

big

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most grownup

Comparative

more grownup

gradable

Examples

The grownup woman enjoyed a quiet evening with a book and a cup of tea.

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