Synonyms for
Matured
Definition
Matured means to have grown or developed fully, or to have become ripe.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- fully matured
- matured over time
- matured cheese
- matured into
- matured mind
- matured product
- matured person
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe the process of becoming fully developed, whether for living organisms, products, or abstract concepts like ideas or skills. Can also imply a sense of wisdom or experience.
Example sentences
- The wine has matured for five years and is now at its best.
- They say that boys mature more slowly than girls.
- The grapes need to be matured in the sun before they can be turned into raisins.
- He has a very mature outlook on life for someone so young.
- The artist's style matured over time, becoming more complex and nuanced.
Quotes
Maturity is the ability to think, speak and act your feelings within the bounds of dignity. The measure of your maturity is how spiritual you become during the midst of your frustrations.
The mark of maturity is the ability to hold tension in relationships without collapsing them.
Maturity is the ability to reap without apology and not complain when things don't go well.