February 2, 2026
precocious
/pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/adjective
Developing skills or maturity much earlier than is usual.
Example sentences
- “The precocious seedlings sprouted a full week ahead of schedule.”
- “Their precocious son was solving math puzzles before he started school.”
Nearly always said of children, and not always kindly: it can hint that the child is a little too adult.