Noun: adult u'dúlt or 'a,dúlt [N. Amer], 'a,dúlt [Brit]
- A fully developed person from maturity onward
"The children looked to the adults for guidance";
- grownup
- Any mature animal
"The adult elephant protected the younger members of the herd"
- Having reached full growth or development; mature
"an adult animal";
- big, full-grown, fully grown, grown, grownup
- Designed to arouse lust
"adult movies";
- pornographic, porn [informal]
- Of, relating to, or intended for mature persons
"The movie contains adult themes and is not suitable for children"
Derived forms: adults
See also: mature, sexy [informal], X-rated
Type of: animal, animate being, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
Antonym: juvenile
Encyclopedia: Adult