grownups
word · lemma: grownup
Definition
People who are adults, not children; another word for adults, often used by or about children.
Usage & Nuances
'Grownups' is informal and most common in children's speech or stories. In adult conversation, 'adults' is more standard. Often contrasts with 'kids' or 'children.' Spell as one word (grownup), though sometimes appears as 'grown-ups.'
Spanish: adultosPortuguese (BR): adultosPortuguese (PT): adultosChinese (Simplified): 大人Chinese (Traditional): 大人Hindi: बड़ेArabic: البالغونBengali: প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক - বড়রাRussian: взрослыеJapanese: おとなVietnamese: người lớnKorean: 어른Turkish: yetişkinlerUrdu: بڑےIndonesian: orang dewasa
Example Sentences
The grownups are talking in the living room.
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Sometimes grownups forget what it’s like to be a kid.
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All the grownups started laughing at the joke.
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Children should listen to the grownups.
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Only grownups can use this tool.
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The party is for kids and grownups alike.
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