pubescent

adjective

UK/pjuːˈbes.ᵊnt/
US/pjuːˈbes.ᵊnt/

Definitions of pubescent adjective

  1. Relating to or being in the stage of life when a child develops into an adult and becomes capable of reproduction.

    • These pubescent teenagers are undergoing rapid physical changes.

    • The pubescent girl started to take an interest in makeup and fashion.

    • Emotional fluctuations are very common during the pubescent years.