Ripened: meaning, definitions and examples

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ripened

[ ˈrɪp(ə)nd ]

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fruit

Having reached the stage of full flavor and readiness for eating, typically characterized by a change in color, texture, and taste.

Synonyms

developed, mature, ready, ripe

Examples of usage

The ripened mangoes were sweet and juicy.
The bananas had ripened perfectly on the tree.

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process

To become fully matured or ready for use or consumption.

Synonyms

age, develop, mature, mellow

Examples of usage

The cheese ripened for several months before it was ready to eat.
It takes time for wine to ripen and develop its full flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "ripened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amadurecido

🇮🇳 पका हुआ

🇩🇪 gereift

🇮🇩 matang

🇺🇦 дозрілий

🇵🇱 dojrzały

🇯🇵 熟した (じゅくした)

🇫🇷 mûr

🇪🇸 madurado

🇹🇷 olgunlaşmış

🇰🇷 익은 (익은)

🇸🇦 ناضج

🇨🇿 zralý

🇸🇰 zrelý

🇨🇳 成熟的 (chéngshú de)

🇸🇮 zrel

🇮🇸 þroskaður

🇰🇿 піскен

🇬🇪 მომწიფებული

🇦🇿 yetişmiş

🇲🇽 madurado

Word origin

The word 'ripened' dates back to the 16th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'ripen', which means 'to become ripe'. The concept of ripening has been associated with agriculture and food production for centuries, as people have sought to optimize the flavor and quality of fruits, cheeses, and other products through the ripening process.

See also: ripe, ripen, ripeness, ripening, unripe, unripeness.