B2adjectivepsychologyrelationships
US/məˈtʊr/
UK/məˈtʃʊə/
behaving in a sensible, adult way; also fully grown or developed
In context
She's only sixteen, but she's very mature for her age.
Let's discuss this like mature adults instead of shouting at each other.
Mature coconut trees can grow more than twenty meters tall.
Words that go with mature
adjective + preposition
- mature for one's ageHe is mature for his age and helps a lot at home.
adverb + adjective
- emotionally matureBeing emotionally mature means controlling your anger.
adjective + noun
- mature studentAs a mature student, she studied in the evenings after work.
- mature attitudeHe showed a very mature attitude after losing the match.
- mature adultA mature adult takes responsibility for mistakes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My son is now mature, he is 18 years old.Correct: My son is now an adult; he is 18 years old.