Synonyms of grown-up

grown-up 1 of 3

adjective

ˈgrōn-ˌəp 

as in mature

relating to or typical of adults; displaying proper maturity

they have yet to find a grown-up way of handling their marital problems

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mature
• adult

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adolescent
• immature
• childish
• infantile
• kiddish

grown-up

2 of 3

noun

as in adult

a fully grown person

once you turn 12, you get to eat with the grown-ups at Thanksgiving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adult
• senior citizen
• middle-ager
• oldster
• elder
• ancient
• graybeard
• old-timer
• senior
• gaffer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• child
• kid
• toddler
• tyke
• infant
• moppet
• cub
• tot
• baby
• tad
• bairn
• adolescent
• youth
• youngster
• juvenile
• minor
• teenager
• teen
• youngling
• tween
• preteen
• teenybopper
• teener
• preteen-ager

grown up

3 of 3

verb

past participle of grow up

as in grown

to become mature

everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grown
• progressed
• aged
• matured
• developed
• ripened
• evolved
• softened
• blossomed
• flourished
• flowered
• got on
• bloomed
• got along
• opened
• mellowed
• unfolded
• advanced
• burgeoned
• grayed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declined
• deteriorated
• worsened
• sunk
• dried
• degenerated
• faded
• weakened
• decayed
• wasted (away)
• shriveled
• waned
• drooped
• wilted
• flagged
• returned
• withered
• sagged
• reverted
• regressed
• lapsed
• retrogressed
• backslid

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grown-up

Adjective

Working with sister stylist duo Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, Rodrigo has reconstructed her signature looks to feel softer and more grown-up, with outfits drawing from fashion references just as diverse as her musical taste. — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

There was something so exciting about holding those glowing wands and feeling just a little grown-up while doing it. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

Noun

Reportedly shot for less than $100,000, this tale of Pooh and Piglet all grown-up and running amok recently opened to box office success in Mexico and is currently playing on cinema screens around America. — Clark Collis, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2023

Verb

John had grown up in Bedfordshire, not far from the Tates, and as a young woman had opened a swimwear store called Sandstorm Boutique. — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026

Many of today’s media consumers have grown up consuming media in seconds-long bursts, and the industry is still trying to develop strategies to connect with these viewers, said Puente, who began teaching at CSUF in 2006. — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 25 May 2026