grown up
No longer childish
Grown up functions as both adjective and noun to describe someone who has reached adulthood or maturity.
As an adjective, it characterizes behavior, attitudes, or qualities befitting an adult rather than a child: That was a very grown-up decision.
As a noun, it refers to an adult, typically from a child's perspective: The grown-ups sat at the dining table while kids ate in the kitchen.
The term often carries connotations of responsibility, independence, and emotional maturity.
Fully grown or developed
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- sensibleShowing good judgment
- level-headedCalm and sensible
- composedCalm and self-possessed
poised · self-aware · emotionally stable · grounded · balanced · measured · thoughtful · considerate
Freedom from external control
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
- parenthoodState of having children
- marriageFormal union between partners
mortgage · taxes · voting · employment · salary · homeownership · professionalism · workforce
Surface lines from folding
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- grandparentParent once removed
- seniorHigher in rank
- retirementLeaving the workforce permanently
grey hair · pension · memory loss · age spots · hearing aid · social security · middle-aged · aging
Flavored or battle-tested
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- worldlyExperienced in practical affairs
- knowledgeableHaving extensive information
- well-versedHighly knowledgeable through study
savvy · practiced · skilled · weathered · hardened · learned · street-smart · wise beyond years
Educated in arts, manners
- refinedPurified or cultured
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- urbaneRefined and courteous
- cosmopolitanCulturally sophisticated, internationally fluent
elegant · tasteful · worldly · debonair · suave · stylish · well-traveled · connoisseur
mature
Fully grown or developed
- responsibleObligated to answer for actions
- sensibleShowing good judgment
- level-headedCalm and sensible
composed · poised · self-aware · emotionally stable · grounded · balanced · measured · thoughtful · considerate · rational
independence
Freedom from external control
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
- parenthoodState of having children
marriage · mortgage · taxes · voting · employment · salary · homeownership · professionalism · workforce · degree
wrinkles
Surface lines from folding
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- grandparentParent once removed
- seniorHigher in rank
grey hair · retirement · pension · memory loss · age spots · hearing aid · social security · middle-aged · aging · life stages
seasoned
Flavored or battle-tested
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- worldlyExperienced in practical affairs
- knowledgeableHaving extensive information
well-versed · savvy · practiced · skilled · weathered · hardened · learned · street-smart · wise beyond years · life lessons
cultured
Educated in arts, manners
cosmopolitan · elegant · tasteful · worldly · debonair · suave · stylish · well-traveled · connoisseur · savoir-faire
- adolescencepuberty, teenager, coming-of-age, teen, adolescent
- maturityadulthood, immature, come of age, ripe, unripe
- life lessonslesson learned, moral, lessons learned, life lessons, parable