1. fully developed or grown; having reached full development
2. showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult; sensible and responsible
3. aged to full flavor or quality
Usage: often used with food, wine, or cheese

1. past tense of mature; became fully developed or grown

Examples

• The matured cheese had a rich, complex flavor.
• She had matured into a confident young woman.
• The wine matured in oak barrels for five years.
• His matured perspective helped him handle the crisis calmly.
• The fruit had matured perfectly on the tree.
• After college, he seemed much more matured than before.
• The matured investment finally paid good returns.