Maturing

Pronunciation: /məˈtʃʊr/

Maturing (adjective)

  1. acting in a responsible and sensible way, like an adult.
  2. fully grown or developed, not young anymore.
  3. ready to be used or eaten, like fruit or wine.

Examples

  • She handled the situation with mature understanding.
  • A mature response can resolve conflicts quickly.

Common collocations: mature attitude, mature decision, mature approach, mature plant, mature animal

Maturing (verb)

  1. to become fully grown or developed.

Examples

  • Children mature at different rates.
  • He matured into a responsible adult.

Synonyms of Maturing

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Maturing

  • describing development or behavior
  • describing fruit or readiness