matured
- adjective
- /məˈtʃʊrd/
- This cheese is best served after it has matured for several months.
They hatch into a nymph, but then hatches into the fully mature earwig.
- They hatch into a nymph, but then hatches into the fully mature earwig.
- And then I also feel a lot more mature than people my age, not just with, like, what I'm doing, but I mean, like, mentally.
Examples
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Even when these trees are mature, it'll still be a really sunny location.
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They hatch into a nymph, but then hatches into the fully mature earwig.
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But the more sophisticated, mature version of myself, I want to pick things that that are in the house that are going to age well.
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And then I also feel a lot more mature than people my age, not just with, like, what I'm doing, but I mean, like, mentally.
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Majestic, massive mature blue Evergreen and it's a huge loss in our garden.
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I like to use concealer as primer mom, especially if you have well, I wouldn't say your skin is mature yet, but you are a little bit older than me.
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The mature trees in the park provide plenty of shade on sunny days.
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His argument became more mature after he took additional time to consider the feedback he received.
Synonyms
Fully grown and mature
Fully grown fruit ready to be eaten or harvested
Occurs at the most serious or complete stage
Kept for some time to improve taste, like wine
An animal, plant, or person that has reached full adult size
An animal, person, or plant at full adult size
Having full official status and rights in a job or role
An animal or person that is an adult, not a young one
Something that is ready to eat, drink, or use
A bird with fully grown feathers that is ready to fly
An animal or person that has reached full size and is an adult
Being more complete and useful after growth or change
Antonyms
How Mature
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word matured comes from the Latin maturus meaning 'ripe' and maturare meaning 'to ripen'. So a matured apple, cheese, or person has reached full natural growth or the best flavor, just like something that is fully 'ripe'.