Definitions and Examples of mature, adult, grown-up
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Fully developed in body or mind; having reached full growth or development.
Example
She showed a mature attitude by taking responsibility for her actions.
A person who is fully grown or developed; having reached maturity.
Example
He became an adult when he turned 18 years old.
grown-up
A person who is fully matured or developed; having reached adulthood.
Example
She acted like a grown-up by handling the situation calmly.
Key Differences: mature vs adult vs grown-up
- 1Mature refers to a state of being fully developed in body or mind.
- 2Adult and grown-up both refer to a person who has reached full maturity and is capable of making independent decisions.
Effective Usage of mature, adult, grown-up
- 1Professional Settings: Use mature to describe someone who displays responsible behavior.
- 2Legal Contexts: Use adult to refer to someone who has reached the age of majority.
- 3Informal Conversations: Use grown-up to describe someone who is fully matured and capable of making independent decisions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of infantine describe a state of being fully developed, responsible, and capable of making independent decisions. Mature refers to a state of being fully developed in body or mind, while adult and grown-up both refer to a person who has reached full maturity. Use these words in professional settings, legal contexts, and informal conversations to describe someone's level of maturity.
