adulting

/əˈdʌltɪŋ/ /æˈdʌltɪŋ/

verb

To (cause to) be or become an adult.

Examples :

"Having a baby can adulting a new parent very quickly. "

verb

To behave like an adult.

Examples :

"My younger sister is finally adulting, taking on more responsibility at home and at school. "

age attitude action human society

noun

Engaging in activities typically associated with adulthood.

Examples :

"2013, Kelly Williams Brown, Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps"

age society culture action human person

noun

Adultery.

sex moral family action

Meanings

Examples :

"Having a baby can adulting a new parent very quickly. "

Examples :

"My younger sister is finally adulting, taking on more responsibility at home and at school. "

Examples :

"2013, Kelly Williams Brown, Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps"

Related Words

younger adjective

In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

activities noun

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

responsibility noun

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

quickly adverb

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

engaging verb

(heading) To interact socially.

having verb

To possess, own.

adulthood noun

The state or condition of a human being once it has reached physical maturity, and is presumed to have reached a state of psychological maturity, to wit: once it has become an adult.

finally adverb

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

typically adverb

In a typical or common manner.

become verb

To arrive, come (to a place).

associated verb

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

adultery noun

Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse.