Dictionary Entry
grown up
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Meaning
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An adult person, or having reached maturity and behaving responsibly.
Example Sentence
She was tired of being treated like a child and wanted to be seen as a grown-up.
Usage Note
Used to refer to an adult person or to describe someone or something that has reached maturity and behaves in a responsible, adult manner, rather than being childish.