(of produce) Comparative for deliciously juicy and tender from having been ripened
“In this cheesecake recipe, ripe and juicy mangos are blended with cashews until smooth and creamy.”
Comparative for in a complete or fully mature stage of development
“Bendall was as brilliant a linguist as he was a ripe musician.”
Comparative for in an old, advanced or mature state or age
“They moved to a house on the corner of Dawson and Vivian Streets, where Mary King lived until the ripe old age of 93.”
Comparative for having arrived at the fitting stage or time for a particular action or purpose)
“The time is ripe for high-level and productive dialogue.”
Comparative for in a state of fitness or readiness
“We, too, can benefit from techniques to help us achieve a mental state ripe for spiritual growth.”
Comparative for desirous or keen to do or have something
“I tell you, I feel ripe for bigger things than settling down here.”
Comparative for having a disagreeable or unpleasant odor
“Dolores, giving her a bath yesterday, said she was a bit ripe under the armpits.”
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