Noun: adulthood u'dúlt,hûd [N. Amer], 'a,dúlt,hûd [Brit]
- The state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity
"Reaching adulthood meant taking on new financial responsibilities"
- The period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
"She embraced the responsibilities of adulthood";
- maturity
Derived forms: adulthoods
Type of: matureness, maturity, time of life
Encyclopedia: Adulthood