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overripe

/ˌoʊ.vərˈraɪp/

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adjective

/ˌoʊ.vərˈraɪp/B2formalculinary
  • ruОписывает фрукт, который стал слишком спелым, часто мягким, обесцвеченным или начинающим портиться.

Describes fruit that has become too ripe, often soft, discolored, or starting to decay.

  1. Excessively ripeB1formal

    Describes fruit or vegetables that have become too ripe, often turning soft, mushy, or starting to decay.

    ruПереспелый

    • The bananas were overripe and had brown spots.
    • She threw away the overripe tomatoes because they were too soft.
    • Overripe fruit is perfect for making smoothies or jam.

    Synonymsmushysoftspoiled

    Antonymsgreenrawunripe

Forms
  • more overripe comparative form
  • most overripe superlative form