1. mature
mature cheese
Describe how claims and exposures mature to the point where payments can be made against them
After mature reflection, I've decided to accept their offer.
We should become unique, mature individuals.
The Pirate Party could mature into a political driving force.
He's on the playground, surrounded by 12-year-olds twice a day, five times a week! How do you expect him to be mature?
We’re mature enough to disagree on this issue but still respect each other.
IMmature; someone who is immature behaves or thinks in a way that is typical of someone much younger - used to show disapproval = childish
In a few short years, she matured into a strikingly attractive young woman.
A mature person is defined by the way he/she handles life's challenge.
John matured so much during the past 5 years. Now he is a responsible accountant and a husband.
I'm not sure that he is really mature enough to make the right decision. He seems very young for his age.
The fact that you're an adult doesn't mean that you are mature.
Craig is so mature for a teenage boy. He acts as if he is in his twenties.
Is it mature to run away from problems?
2. adulthood
Childhood is better than adulthood.
Only children are more likely to grow up geniuses, too, because they also have to enter the world of adulthood sooner.
the next stage in a man's life is adulthood
approaching adulthood
The graduation from elementary school to middle school is regarded by some as the first step towards adulthood.