Synonyms for Ripe (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress):
ready
WordNet sense 2 (most suitable or right for a particular purpose):
good, right
WordNet sense 3 (suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose):
opportune
WordNet sense 4 (too ripe and beginning to turn soft):
overripe
WordNet sense 5 (having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging):
mellow
WordNet sense 6 (of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (`aged' pronounced as one syllable)):
aged, aged
WordNet sense 7 (characteristic of maturity):
mature
WordNet sense 8 (far along in time):
advanced
WordNet sense 9 (being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time):
late
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