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mature

/məˈtjʊə/

adjective

Meaning

  • Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.

    "She is quite mature for her age."

  • Brought to a state of complete readiness.

    "a mature plan"

  • Profound; careful.

    "The headmaster decided to expel the boy after a mature consideration."

  • Come to, or in a state of, completed suppuration.

  • Suitable for adults only, due to sexual themes, violence, etc.

    "mature content"

Synonyms

adultish,
grown up,
adult,
grown,
adult