adj. Function: adjective
1
Synonyms: MATURE 1, adult, full-blown, full-fledged, full-grown, grown, grown-up, matured, ripened
Related Words: seasonable, timely, well-timed; overdue
Contrasted Words: callow, crude, raw, rude; immature, unmatured, unmellow
Antonyms: unripe; green
2
Synonyms: CONSUMMATE 1, accomplished, finished, perfected, virtuosic
3 brought by aging to full flavor or the best state FF1C; ripe cheese FF1E;
Synonyms: aged, matured, mellow, ripened
Related Words: ready
Antonyms: unripe