ripe
Comparative
riper
Superlative
ripest
1
(of fruit or crop) fully developed and ready for consumption
- 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.
- The ripe strawberries were bursting with juicy sweetness.
- He waited until the bananas were ripe with brown speckles before making banana bread.
- The tomatoes were perfectly ripe, with a vibrant red color and firm texture.
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(of wine or cheese) fully aged, with rich, enhanced flavors
- The ripe wine had a deep, complex taste.
- The cheese was ripe, with a sharp and creamy texture.
- He prefers his wine to be ripe, with a smooth finish.
- The ripe cheese added a bold flavor to the dish.
- The bottle of wine was perfectly ripe after years of aging.
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having a strong, often unpleasant smell
- The ripe smell of the garbage made me gag.
- There was a ripe odor coming from the bathroom.
- His socks had a ripe smell after the workout.
- The ripe smell of spoiled food filled the kitchen.
- The room had a ripe scent of mildew.
4
having offensive or inappropriate language
- His remarks were having a ripe quality, inappropriate for the occasion.
- She apologized for having such ripe language at the dinner table.
- His ripe remarks were inappropriate for a family gathering.
- The comedian’s ripe language made some in the audience uncomfortable.
- The movie was rated for mature audiences due to its ripe language.
5
fully prepared or eager