grown-up
/ˈɡroʊnˌʌp/
Adult
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Refers to a person who has fully grown physically and mentally, becoming an adult.
"When you're a grown-up, you can make your own decisions."
- 2.
Also means a person with a responsible and discerning attitude.
"It's time you started acting like a grown-up."
- 1.
Used to describe something that is mature or appropriate for an adult's age.
"These are grown-up responsibilities, not for children."
- 2.
Used to indicate a mature or serious attitude.
"We need to have a grown-up discussion about this issue."
Remember this word forever
Add it to your Smoveth vocabulary for scientifically spaced reviews
💬 Examples
My little sister always says she wants to be a grown-up like me.
My little sister always says she wants to be a grown-up like me.
You need to put your grown-up pants on and deal with this situation.
You need to put your grown-up pants on and deal with this situation.
The movie is for grown-ups, so children are not allowed.
...
More examples available
Sign up to see all example sentences
Sign in to share your feedback
Share this word
🎯 How to study this word effectively
Add to vocabulary
SRS algorithm guides you to review at the optimal time
AI image learning
Visually memorize the meaning of words
Pronunciation practice
Practice accurate pronunciation with TTS
Use in examples
Use the word in real contexts
grown-up - translations in 8 languages
Words to learn together
Frequently asked about grown-up
How do you pronounce grown-up?
grown-up is pronounced [/ˈɡroʊnˌʌp/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does grown-up mean?
grown-up means "Adult". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is grown-up?
grown-up is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with grown-up?
Example: "My little sister always says she wants to be a grown-up like me." — used to mean "Adult".
Master English with Smoveth
Learn this word with AI images and remember it with science-backed review.
AI image learning
Remember intuitively with an AI-generated image for each word.
SRS smart review
Move vocabulary into long-term memory with spaced repetition.
Random word practice
Practice freely with level-based random words.
"I used to struggle with English, but it's amazing to gradually start understanding" — L*J
Save up to 500 words/sentences for free + AI generation credits