mature
adjective/məˈtʃʊr/
Frequency rank: #2,896 most common English word
Meaning
Having reached full development; behaving in a sensible, adult way.
Example sentence
She is very mature for her age and always thinks carefully before making decisions.
Synonyms & related words
- grown-up
- sensible
- responsible
- adult
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