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mature
behaving in a grown-up and thoughtful way
Synonyms
- grown-up
- adult
- responsible
Antonyms
- childish
- immature
mature in a sentence
Her mature response helped settle the disagreement calmly.
Lena gave a mature answer by listening carefully before sharing her opinion.
Where it comes from
From Latin maturus 'ripe or timely'
Memory hook
Like ripe fruit that is ready to eat, a mature person is ready to make responsible choices.
Read it in context
- The Quiet Before the Bell Narrative