Adulted

Pronunciation: /əˈdʌltəd/

Definitions of adulted

verb Adulted is a past tense verb form of the word 'adult', which means to behave in a mature or responsible manner.

Example Sentences

A1 I adulted by paying my bills on time.

A2 She adulted by cooking dinner for her family.

B1 As I adulted, I realized the importance of saving money.

B2 Adulting can be challenging, but it is necessary for personal growth.

C1 Adulting involves taking responsibility for one's actions and decisions.

C2 Successfully adulting requires a combination of maturity and practical skills.

Examples of adulted in a Sentence

formal She adulted gracefully, taking on responsibilities with maturity and poise.

informal I don't feel like adulting today, can we just order pizza for dinner?

slang Stop adulting so hard, let's just chill and have some fun.

figurative Learning to adult is like navigating a maze, with unexpected twists and turns along the way.

Grammatical Forms of adulted

• past tense: adulted
• plural: adults
• comparative: more adulted
• superlative: most adulted
• present tense: adult
• future tense: will adult
• perfect tense: have adulted
• continuous tense: is adulting
• singular: adult
• positive degree: adulted
• infinitive: to adult
• gerund: adulting
• participle: adulted

Origin and Evolution of adulted

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adulted' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'adultus', which means grown-up or mature.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'adulted' has evolved to be used colloquially to describe the act of behaving like an adult or taking on responsibilities associated with adulthood.