mature
/məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ adjective B2- Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe. · She is quite mature for her age.· The excellent mature eggplants grown in the garden plot are quickly being picked up by family and friends.
- Brought to a state of complete readiness. · a mature plan
- Profound; careful. · The headmaster decided to expel the boy after a mature consideration.· On mature reflection, I feel it would be wiser not to sell.
- Suitable for adults only, due to sexual themes, violence, etc. · mature content
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“You must decide for yourself,” said Elizabeth; “and if, upon mature deliberation, you find that the misery of disobliging his two sisters is more than equivalent to the happiness of being his wife, I advise you, by all means, to refuse him.”
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