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maturely
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
adv. 1 In a mature manner. 2 Acting with maturity.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Maturely \Ma*ture"ly\, adv. In a mature manner; with ripeness; completely. With caution; deliberately. --Dryden. Early; soon. [A Latinism, little used] --Bentley.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1530s, "promptly," from mature (adj.) + -ly (2). Sense of "with deliberation" is from 1590s; that of "in a way indicative of maturity" is from 1841.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adv. in a mature manner; "she acts very maturely for her age" [ant: immaturely ]
Usage examples of maturely.
The Genoese understood the struggle, though he foresaw its termination, and he resumed the discourse himself, partly with the kind wish to give the maiden time to reflect maturely before she answered, and partly following a very natural train of his own thoughts.
This decree is more distinct, more maturely deliberated than the former.
The elegant and familiar use which she had acquired, both of the Greek and Latin languages, was readily applied to the various occasions of speaking or writing, on public business: her deliberations were maturely weighed.