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ripe
01
(of fruit or crop) fully developed and ready for consumption
02
(of wine or cheese) fully aged, with rich, enhanced flavors
03
having a strong, often unpleasant smell
05
fully prepared or eager
06
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
ripe
adj
overripe
adj
overripe
adj
ripely
adv
ripely
adv
ripeness
n
ripeness
n
Example
The tomatoes were perfectly ripe, with a vibrant red color and firm texture.
The ripe strawberries were bursting with juicy sweetness.
She picked a ripe avocado that yielded slightly to gentle pressure.
He waited until the bananas were ripe with brown speckles before making banana bread.
You can enjoy the natural sweetness of a ripe peach by biting into it and letting the juice drip down your chin.
