Standard Lemma guide

maturely

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /məˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/

1

adv

Meaning 1

In a mature manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Acting with maturity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Maturely, she simply declined to participate in the ceremony.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

in a mature manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • she acts very maturely for her age

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: immaturely

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English mature Middle English -ly English -ly English maturely From mature + -ly.