Word Meaning

ripe definition and meaning

n. The bank of a river.
superl. Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature; -- said of fruits, seeds, etc.; as, ripe grain.
superl. Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow; as, ripe cheese; ripe wine.
superl. Having attained its full development; mature; perfected; consummate.
superl. Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc.
superl. Ready for action or effect; prepared.
superl. Like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness.
superl. Intoxicated.
v. i. To ripen; to grow ripe.
v. t. To mature; to ripen.

Crossword clues for ripe

- Enlightened
- Fit for harvest
- Fit to eat
- Fully grown
- Good to eat
- In full bloom
- Mature
- Prime for picking
- Ready for harvest
- Ready to eat
- Ready to eat even grain pies