maturity
Definitions
The state, fact, or period of being fully grown or developed.
The quality of behaving in a sensible, adult, and responsible manner.
The state of being ready for use or reaching a final stage of development.
Examples
She handled the difficult situation with a level of maturity far beyond her years.
The wine needs more time in the cellar to reach its full maturity.
Emotional maturity is often developed through overcoming life's various challenges.
Synonyms
adulthood ripeness sophistication experience wisdom development fullness
Antonyms
immaturity childishness youth inexperience naivety infancy rawness