noun
- the state or quality of being an adult; maturity
Usage: formal
Examples
- Her adultness was evident in how she handled the crisis.
- The transition from adolescence to adultness can be challenging.
- He questioned his own adultness when faced with such responsibility.
- The novel explores themes of adultness and coming of age.
- Despite his age, his adultness was questionable given his behavior.
- She embraced her adultness by taking on more serious commitments.