overripe

[oh-ver-rahyp]

adjective

too ripe; more than ripe: overripe tomatoes.

Origin of overripe

First recorded in 1665–75; over- + ripe

Related formso·ver·ripe·ly, adverbo·ver·ripe·ness, noun

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Related Words for over-ripe

putrid, rotting, disgusting, rancid, noxious, sour, spoiled, corrupt, moldy, stale, overripe, depraved, immoral, addled, ruined, evil, wanton, lost, degenerate, rank

Examples from the Web for over-ripe

Historical Examples of over-ripe

The richer the pears the better; but they must not be over-ripe.
The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory;
Charlotte Campbell Bury
Probably it is over-ripe when it falls; the hold is loosened; its time is up.
The Apple-Tree
L. H. Bailey
The grasshoppers were partial to celery, over-ripe bananas, and moisture.
Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets
Various
Grape juice is made from clean, sound but not over-ripe grapes.
The Grapes of New York
U. P. Hedrick
Into this hive the cluster will fall as heavily as an over-ripe fruit.
The Life of the Bee
Maurice Maeterlinck

British Dictionary definitions for over-ripe

overripe

adjective

(of food, cheese, etc) past the usual stage of being ready to eat or use

overused or overly sentimental and emotionalhis love songs are overripe ballads

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Word Origin and History for over-ripe

adj.

1670s, from over- + ripe (adj.).