ripe
adjective
having arrived at such a stage of growth or development as to be ready for reaping, gathering, eating, or use, as grain or fruit; completely matured.
ripest
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superlativeof ripe.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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The Justice Department has charged an Army special forces soldier, alleging that he used one of the world’s ripest insider-trading platforms to profit off of advance knowledge of a military operation.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
Jaimin Rangwalla: What makes technology attractive is that it is one of the ripest areas for disruption.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
We’re the first ones there, and we’re getting all the ripest produce because we are up early.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2025
Sloe gin also has a Christmas association because the berries are at their ripest in the autumn, and its “earthy warm flavor” suits the time of year, she adds.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 1, 2024
My father was a master at leading us to the ripest fruit for our morning feast and the finest branches for our night nests.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
