ADULTING Synonyms

• (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability

• (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for

• possibly accepting or permitting

• having the requisite qualities for

• have the skills and qualifications to do things well

• properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

• legally qualified or sufficient

• adequate, but not outstanding or exceptional

• having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

• free from external control and constraint

• (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence

• a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)

• a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them

• (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces

• not controlled by a party or interest group

• characteristic of maturity

• having reached full natural growth or development

• fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

• (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination

• fully considered and perfected

• develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

• develop and work out fully in one's mind

• become due for repayment

• cause to ripen or develop fully

• grow old or older

• cause to ripen and discharge pus

• worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

• being the agent or cause

• having an acceptable credit rating

• able to provide for your own needs without help from others

• having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire

• ahead in development; complex or intricate

• intellectually appealing