adultish en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈæd.əltɪʃ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈæd.əltɪʃ/ (General-American)
- /əˈdʌltɪʃ/ (General-American)
- /ˈæd.ʌltɪʃ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From adult + -ish.
Meanings
-
Of or suitable for an adult.
Her first adultish memory is of a piercing desire, a hunger for her mother, father, and brother that is tinged with fear.
2003, John Faunce, Lucrezia Borgia, →ISBN:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more adultish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most adultish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Antonyms
childish (antonym(s) of)
Relateds
Synonyms
mature (of or suitable for an adult)