Definitions and Examples of aged, old, mature
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having lived for a long time; advanced in years.
Example
The museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from the aged civilization.
Having lived for a long time; no longer young.
Example
My grandmother is old but still active and independent.
Fully developed in body or mind; having reached full growth or development.
Example
She showed a mature attitude by taking responsibility for her actions.
Key Differences: aged vs old vs mature
- 1Aged refers to someone who has lived for a long time, while old refers to someone who is no longer young.
- 2Mature refers to someone who has reached full growth or development, both physically and mentally.
Effective Usage of aged, old, mature
- 1Describing People: Use these antonyms to describe people's age and experience.
- 2Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in writing to create vivid descriptions and characters.
- 3Comparing and Contrasting: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different stages of life.
Remember this!
The antonyms of youthful describe a state of being older or more experienced. Aged refers to someone who has lived for a long time, old refers to someone who is no longer young, and mature refers to someone who has reached full growth or development. Use these words to describe people's age and experience, create vivid descriptions and characters in writing, and compare and contrast different stages of life.
