maturity
noun/məˈtʃʊrɪti/
Frequency rank: #4,947 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of behaving in a sensible and adult way; the state of being fully developed.
Example sentence
She handled the difficult situation with remarkable maturity, surprising everyone around her.
Synonyms & related words
- wisdom
- adulthood
- sensibleness
- responsibility
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