Ripe (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Far along in time; "a man of advanced age"; "advanced in years"; "a ripe old age"; "the ripe age of 90".
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Examples
- She looked back on her life from the ripe old age of 75, grateful for all the experiences she'd had.
- At the ripe age of 90, John was still sharp-minded and enjoyed strong friendships with his peers.
- The professor, well into her ripe sixties, had gained a wealth of knowledge during her decades-long academic career.
- Although she was in her ripe eighties, the artist was still creating vibrant paintings with an air of youthfulness to them.
- He had reached a ripe old age, and with it, a deeper understanding and appreciation for the simple things in life.
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Meaning 2
Fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; "ripe peaches"; "full-bodied mature wines".
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Examples
- The smell of ripe bananas wafted from the fruit stand.
- Peaches should be ripe when picked for the best flavor.
- Wines can age for decades, developing complex flavors that result in full-bodied and rich flavors once ripe for drinking.
- As she sampled the watermelon slices, she looked for ones that were nice and ripe.
- Placing grapes on a south-facing slope is recommended because of increased ripeness achieved in well sunbathed area, generally translating into perfectly ripe.
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Meaning 3
Fully prepared or eager; "the colonists were ripe for revolution".
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All adjective clusters.
Meaning 4
Most suitable or right for a particular purpose; "a good time to plant tomatoes"; "the right time to act"; "the time is ripe for great sociological changes".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 5
At the highest point of development especially in judgment or knowledge; "a ripe mind".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The professor's ripe experience in teaching philosophy made her a sought-after mentor among graduate students.
- At 80 years old, he was a ripe old age, with a lifetime of stories and wisdom to share.
- After years of studying and practicing, his artistic talent had reached a ripe maturity.
- The company's CEO had a ripe understanding of the market trends and made shrewd business decisions.
- The judge's ripe judgment was evident in his thoughtful and well-reasoned decisions throughout his career.