maturing (B2)

verb/adjective

Pronunciation: məˈtʃʊərɪŋ

Definition

Developing fully in body, mind, or character, or reaching a state of complete growth.

Examples

• She is maturing into a confident leader who handles pressure with grace.

• The maturing wine requires several more months in the cellar to reach its peak flavor.

• Investors are looking for maturing markets where the initial volatility has finally settled.

How to Use maturing

be maturing into (collocation)

becoming a specific type of person or thing over time — "He is maturing into a very responsible adult."

maturing process (collocation)

the series of changes involved in reaching full growth — "The maturing process of a fine cheese can take years."

Synonyms of maturing

Words with a similar meaning to maturing:

• growing
• developing
• ripening
• evolving

Antonyms of maturing

Words with the opposite meaning to maturing:

• stagnating

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