Ripened

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪpənd/

Definitions of ripened

verb to become fully mature or developed

Example Sentences

A1 The bananas ripened on the counter.

A2 The farmer patiently waited for the tomatoes to ripen.

B1 The warm weather helped the peaches ripen quickly.

B2 The cheese had ripened to perfection after aging for six months.

C1 The wine had ripened beautifully in the cellar for several years.

C2 The flavors of the aged balsamic vinegar had ripened to a rich complexity.

Examples of ripened in a Sentence

formal The farmer carefully monitored the ripened fruits on the trees.

informal These ripened apples are perfect for making a pie.

slang I can't wait to dig into those ripened mangoes!

figurative His skills as a writer ripened over time, resulting in a masterpiece novel.

Grammatical Forms of ripened

• past tense: ripened
• plural: ripened
• comparative: more ripened
• superlative: most ripened
• present tense: ripens
• future tense: will ripen
• perfect tense: has ripened
• continuous tense: is ripening
• singular: ripened
• positive degree: ripened
• infinitive: ripen
• gerund: ripening
• participle: ripened

Origin and Evolution of ripened

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ripened' originated from the Middle English word 'ripen', which came from the Old English word 'ripenian'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ripened' has evolved to specifically refer to the process of fruit or crops becoming mature and ready for consumption.