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Ripened Definition & Meaning

ripened
adjective
  1. of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (`aged' pronounced as one syllable); "mature well-aged cheeses"

"Ripened" in song lyrics

See how ripened is used in real songs:

  • "You others are soft, and you still haven't ripened"
    Rodney O & Joe Cooley — This Is For The Homies
  • "stampin up stamps sun ripened 1"
    AOL — AOL
  • "plantain green ripened"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "ripened"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ripened mean?
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (`aged' pronounced as one syllable); "mature well-aged cheeses"
What part of speech is ripened?
Ripened is an adjective.

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