Ripened Meaning in English
word · lemma: ripen
ˈɹaɪpənd
RY-puhnd
ɹˈaɪpənd
ry-PUHnd
Definition
Describes something (usually fruit or crops) that has become fully grown and ready to eat or use.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with fruits, vegetables, or cheese; often part of phrases like 'fully ripened,' 'ripened cheese.' Use 'ripened' for the end-stage, not the process ('ripening'). Can be literal or metaphorical (e.g., 'ripened friendship', though less frequent).
Spanish: maduradoPortuguese (BR): maduroPortuguese (PT): amadurecidoChinese (Simplified): 成熟的Chinese (Traditional): 成熟的Hindi: पका हुआArabic: ناضجBengali: পাকাRussian: созревшийJapanese: 熟したVietnamese: chínKorean: 익은Turkish: olgunlaşmışUrdu: پکا ہواIndonesian: matang
Example Sentences
The tomatoes have ripened on the vine.
basic
She bought some ripened cheese at the market.
basic
These bananas are fully ripened and sweet.
basic
By late summer, most of the fruit in the orchard had ripened.
natural
Freshly ripened fruit tastes the best.
natural
The smell from the box told me the peaches inside had ripened.
natural