overripe (Meaning)

Wordnet

overripe (s)

too ripe and beginning to turn soft

Webster

overripe (a.)

Matured to excess.

overripe Sentence Examples

  1. The overripe banana swayed gently in the wind, its peel turning a deep shade of brown.
  2. The smell of overripe fruit permeated the room, a pungent reminder of its spoiled state.
  3. The farmer grimaced at the sight of the overripe tomatoes, their once-vibrant red now replaced by a sickly green.
  4. The bakery discarded the overripe bread, its crumbly texture and sour smell rendering it unsaleable.
  5. The artist used overripe fruit as a medium for his vibrant still-life paintings.
  6. The child refused to eat the overripe apple, its mushy flesh and bitter taste unappetizing.
  7. The compost pile welcomed the addition of overripe fruit and vegetables, providing nutrients for the soil.
  8. The overripe mango emitted a sweet and sickly scent, attracting a swarm of fruit flies.
  9. The hikers came across a patch of overripe berries, their juicy sweetness a welcome refreshment after their arduous journey.
  10. The scientist used overripe bananas to study the process of fruit ripening and decay.

FAQs About the word overripe

too ripe and beginning to turn softMatured to excess.

decayed, weakened, decadent, degenerate, weak, washed-up, soft, degraded, effete, languid

undecadent,undecadent,,

The overripe banana swayed gently in the wind, its peel turning a deep shade of brown.

The smell of overripe fruit permeated the room, a pungent reminder of its spoiled state.

The farmer grimaced at the sight of the overripe tomatoes, their once-vibrant red now replaced by a sickly green.

The bakery discarded the overripe bread, its crumbly texture and sour smell rendering it unsaleable.