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Ripely
see synonyms of ripelyAdverb
1. ripely
with mature or developed appearance
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Ripely
see synonyms of ripelyadjective
1.
(of fruit, grain, etc) mature and ready to be eaten or used; fully developed
2.
mature enough to be eaten or used
ripe cheese
3.
fully developed in mind or body
4.
resembling ripe fruit, esp in redness or fullness
a ripe complexion
5. (postpositive; foll by for)
ready or eager (to undertake or undergo an action)
6. (postpositive; foll by for)
suitable; right or opportune
the time is not yet ripe
7.
mature in judgment or knowledge
8.
advanced but healthy (esp in the phrase a ripe old age)
9. slang
a.
complete; thorough
b.
excessive; exorbitant
10. slang
slightly indecent; risqué
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Ripely
see synonyms of ripely adjectiveWord forms: ˈriper or ˈripest
1.
fully grown or developed; specif., ready to be harvested and used for food, as grain or fruit
2.
like ripe fruit, as in being ruddy and full
ripe lips
3.
sufficiently advanced, as by being kept in storage or subjected to treatment, to be ready for use
ripe wine, ripe cheese
4.
fully or highly developed by study, experience, etc.; mature as in judgment, knowledge, etc.
ripe wisdom
5.
a.
characterized by full physical or mental development
a person of ripe years
b.
advanced in years
the ripe age of ninety
6.
ready to do, receive, or undergo something; fully prepared
ripe for marriage
7.
ready for some operation, treatment, or process
a boil ripe for lancing
8.
sufficiently advanced; far enough along (for some purpose)
said of time9.
having a strong, unpleasant smell
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Ripely
see synonyms of ripelyadj. rip·er, rip·est
1. Fully developed; mature: ripe peaches.
2. Sufficiently advanced in preparation or aging to be used or eaten: ripe cheese.
3. Thoroughly matured, as by study or experience; seasoned: ripe judgment.
4. Advanced in years: the ripe age of 90.
5. Fully prepared to do or undergo something; ready: "By 1965 the republic was ripe for a coup" (Alex Shoumatoff).
6. Sufficiently advanced; opportune: The time is ripe for great societal changes.
7. Sensuous and full: ripe lips.
8. Coarse or indecent; vulgar: the comic's ripe language.
9. Emitting a foul odor: "the dirt and stench ... the mountains of ripe bushmeat in every camp" (Bryan Mealer).
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