大人っぽい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 大人っぽい | 大人っぽくない |
| Polite | 大人っぽいです | 大人っぽくないですalso 大人っぽくありません |
| Past polite | 大人っぽかったです | 大人っぽくなかったですalso 大人っぽくありませんでした |
| Past | 大人っぽかった | 大人っぽくなかった |
| Te-form | 大人っぽくて | 大人っぽくなくて |
| Adverbial | 大人っぽく | |
| Conditional | 大人っぽければ | 大人っぽくなければ |
| Tara conditional | 大人っぽかったら | 大人っぽくなかったら |
Describes a person, behavior, appearance, or atmosphere that seems more mature or adult than expected, often with a nuance of precociousness or sophistication. Can be used positively or slightly critically.
She's still a high school student, but her way of speaking is mature.
When I wear these clothes, I look a bit more grown-up.
She's wearing grown-up looking clothes.
That kid looks more mature than her age.
He suddenly became more mature after starting middle school.
She speaks in a mature way.