Definitions

overripe

[oh-ver-rahyp] / ˈoʊ vərˈraɪp /

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decadent adj.
decayed adj.
degenerate adj.
effete adj.
rotten adj.

ADJECTIVE

decadent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depraved immoral

STRONG

degenerate evil lost wanton

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debased debauched decaying declining degraded dissolute effete gone bad gone to the dogs moribund perverted wicked

Antonyms

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good moral noble pure uncorrupt virtuous

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decent upright

WEAK

benevolent humble kind

ADJECTIVE

decayed

Synonyms

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addled ruined withered

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corroded decomposed moldered perished putrefied rank riddled rotted spoiled wasted

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bad carious carrion effete gangrenous putrescent putrid

Antonyms

WEAK

developing flourishing germinating growing improving ripening

ADJECTIVE

degenerate

Synonyms

STRONG

base debased debauched decadent decayed degenerated degraded demeaned depraved failing fallen low mean miscreant perverted retrograde sinking vitiated worsen

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dissolute effete flatitious immoral infamous nefarious retrogressive rotten unhealthy vicious villainous wicked

Antonyms

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clean good healthy honest honorable kind moral nice noble pure strong uncorrupt upright virtuous well

ADJECTIVE

effete

Synonyms

WEAK

burnt out corrupt debased decadent decayed declining decrepit degenerate dissipated dissolute drained enervated enfeebled far-gone feeble obsolete overrefined played-out soft spent vitiated washed-out wasted weak worn-out

Antonyms

WEAK

capable tireless working

ADJECTIVE

rotten

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corrupt disgusting moldy noxious putrid rancid rotting sour spoiled stale

WEAK

bad bad-smelling corroded crumbled crumbling decomposed decomposing disintegrated disintegrating fecal feculent festering fetid foul gross infected loathsome loud mephitic moldering noisome offensive perished polluted purulent pustular putrescent putrified rank smelling stinking strong tainted touched unsound

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fresh good helpful perfumed pleasant pure sweet wholesome

WEAK

decent honest kind moral new nice superior trustworthy uncorrupt undecayed

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overripe

Here are a few of my favorite ways to do more with those overripe bananas, from pancakes to a sticky, caramel cookie bar.

From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026

Morgan, the banker with a raven-wing mustache, overripe nose and chef’s-knife mind.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

In the morning, the sidewalk and pavement along Naomi Avenue are littered with crates of discarded melons, tomatoes and other overripe fruit, creating an ugly sight and putrid odor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2025

The process is simple: the overripe bananas are peeled, cut into small pieces, weighed, and mixed with sugar, yeast, raisins, water and covered with lemons.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2024

There is a pile of overripe fruits and vegetables on the floor.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

overripe

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