maturely
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Definition
Adverb: 1. In a manner characteristic of maturity: Behaving or acting with the emotional, mental, or physical qualities associated with a fully developed adult, such as responsibility, wisdom, or stability. 2. After due consideration or thought: In a way that results from careful and thorough deliberation.
Usage
The adverb "maturely" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done with the composure, judgment, or seriousness expected of a mature person.
Examples
- She handled the difficult customer complaint maturely and calmly.
- For a teenager, he discussed his future plans very maturely.
- The committee decided maturely after reviewing all the evidence.
- Instead of arguing, they agreed to talk maturely about their disagreement.
Advanced Usage
- "To respond maturely": To reply in a calm, reasoned, and non-defensive manner, especially to criticism or provocation.
- Even when he was unfairly blamed, he responded maturely by explaining his perspective without anger.
- "To act maturely beyond one's years": To display a level of wisdom and responsibility that is unusual for someone of a younger age.
- Having to care for her siblings meant she learned to act maturely beyond her years.
Variants and Related Words
- Mature (adjective): Fully developed physically, mentally, or emotionally; ripe.
- He is very mature for his age.
- Maturity (noun): The state of being mature; full development.
- Financial maturity is required to understand long-term investments.
- Immaturely (adverb): In a manner not characteristic of maturity; childishly.
- He reacted immaturely by storming out of the room.
Synonyms
- Responsibly: In a way that shows accountability and good judgment.
- Sensibly: In a practical and reasonable way.
- Wisely: In a way that shows experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
- Grown-up: (informal) In an adult manner.
Antonyms
- Childishly: In a silly or immature manner.
- Irresponsibly: In a way that lacks a sense of duty or care.
- Foolishly: In an unwise or imprudent manner.
Adverb
- in a mature manner
- she acts very maturely for her age