The difference between Childish and Mature

When used as adjectives, childish means of or suitable for a child, whereas mature means fully developed.

Mature is also verb with the meaning: to become mature.

check bellow for the other definitions of Childish and Mature

  1. Childish as an adjective:

    Of or suitable for a child.

  2. Childish as an adjective:

    Behaving immaturely.

    Examples:

    "Your childish temper tantrums are not going to change my decision on this matter."

  1. Mature as an adjective:

    Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.

    Examples:

    "She is quite mature for her age."

  2. Mature as an adjective:

    Brought to a state of complete readiness.

    Examples:

    "a mature plan"

  3. Mature as an adjective:

    Profound; careful.

    Examples:

    "The headmaster decided to expel the boy after a mature consideration."

  4. Mature as an adjective (medicine, obsolete):

    Come to, or in a state of, completed suppuration.

  1. Mature as a verb (intransitive, of food, especially fruit):

    To become mature; to ripen.

  2. Mature as a verb (intransitive):

    To gain experience or wisdom with age.

  3. Mature as a verb (transitive):

    To make something mature.

  4. Mature as a verb (intransitive, finance):

    To reach the date when payment is due

Compare words:

Compare with synonyms and related words: