ripe

  • (noun): A fruit or vegetable which has ripened.
  • (verb): To ripen or mature
  • (adjective): (of fruits, vegetables, seeds etc.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature
  • (adjective): (of foods) Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow
  • (adjective): Having attained its full development; mature; perfected
  • (adjective): Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc.
  • (adjective): Ready for action or effect; prepared.
  • (adjective): Like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness.
  • (adjective): Intoxicated.
  • (adjective): Of a conflict between parties, having developed to a stage where the conflict may be reviewed by a court of law.
  • (adjective): Smelly: having a disagreeable odor.
  • ripe apples
  • ripe cheese