Overripe

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˈraɪp/

Overripe (adj)

  1. Describes fruit or vegetables that are past their best ripeness and may taste too soft or sweet.
  2. Describes an idea, plan, or style that has developed too far and now seems less fresh or less effective.

Overripe (adjective)

Examples

  • The overripe fruit smelled sweet and sour.
  • I threw away the overripe fruit because it was soft.