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ripe
01
(of fruit or crop) fully developed and ready for consumption
Examples
You can enjoy the natural sweetness of a ripe peach by biting into it and letting the juice drip down your chin.
She picked a ripe avocado that yielded slightly to gentle pressure.
02
(of wine or cheese) fully aged, with rich, enhanced flavors
Examples
The ripe wine had a deep, complex taste.
The cheese was ripe, with a sharp and creamy texture.
03
having a strong, often unpleasant smell
Examples
The ripe smell of the garbage made me gag.
There was a ripe odor coming from the bathroom.
Examples
His remarks were having a ripe quality, inappropriate for the occasion.
She apologized for having such ripe language at the dinner table.
05
fully prepared or eager
06
most suitable or right for a particular purpose
