Synonyms of adults

adults

noun

plural of adult

as in grown-ups

a fully grown person

at the beach, the adults sat under broad umbrellas while the children splashed in the water

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grown-ups
• elders
• senior citizens
• oldsters
• middle-agers
• ancients
• seniors
• graybeards
• old-timers
• gaffers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• children
• kids
• toddlers
• infants
• tykes
• tots
• moppets
• cubs
• adolescents
• babies
• youngsters
• tads
• bairns
• juveniles
• youths
• minors
• teenagers
• teens
• younglings
• preteens
• tweens
• teenyboppers
• teeners
• preteen-agers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adults

Recently, there was a news story about an unlicensed childcare program in Goshen, Indiana found to be illegally operating with over 85 children and only three adults. — Kristin Stauss, Washington Post, 10 July 2026

For context, the Institute of Medicine recommends that adults eat 50 to 175 grams of protein per day, based on a number of factors including age, body weight and exercise. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Tickets for non-pass holders go on sale July 21 and cost $25 for adults and $21 for seniors. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

While this model is not appropriate for autistic persons with severe language disabilities, most autistic youth and adults have the reciprocal language to engage in a coaching relationship. — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

My research broadly explores how social identities and intergenerational experiences can influence psychological well-being in adults of all ages. — Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

What the Research Shows About Stress and Sleep A 2024 study investigated whether a 45-minute session of Vibroacoustic Sound Massage (VSM) could influence stress, relaxation, brain activity and heart function in healthy adults. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Jama chants echoed through the park while children danced alongside adults and passing pedestrians stopped to watch. — Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

This is a ground beef recipe that will bring happiness to adults and kids alike. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026