ripe

Definitions

• (of fruits, vegetables, seeds etc.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature
• (of foods) Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow
• (figuratively) Having attained its full development; mature; perfected
• (archaic) Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc.
• Ready for action or effect; prepared.
• Like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness.
• (obsolete) Intoxicated.
• (law) Of a conflict between parties, having developed to a stage where the conflict may be reviewed by a court of law.
• Smelly: having a disagreeable odor.