overripe
Americanadjective
adjective
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(of food, cheese, etc) past the usual stage of being ready to eat or use
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overused or overly sentimental and emotional
his love songs are overripe ballads
Other Word Forms
- overripely adverb
- overripeness noun
Etymology
Origin of overripe
Example Sentences
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More than 125 years on, the newly reopened villa still feels overripe in the best way: rich, heady and slightly dangerous.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
I learned the many shades of stink — from barnyard funk to gym sock to overripe fruit — and how to spot the difference.
From Salon • Jul. 6, 2025
The process is simple: the overripe bananas are peeled, cut into small pieces, weighed, and mixed with sugar, yeast, raisins, water and covered with lemons.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024
Knowing what to look for will ensure you choose ripe, flavorful peaches rather than disappointing, overripe or green peaches.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024
As Rabiya and I climb back down the three flights of stairs, I try not to notice the stains on the steps or the musty odor that smells faintly of overripe fruit.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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