Maturing
Pronunciation: /məˈtʃʊr/
Maturing (adjective)
- acting in a responsible and sensible way, like an adult.
- fully grown or developed, not young anymore.
- 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)
- to become fully grown or developed.
Examples
- Children mature at different rates.
- He matured into a responsible adult.