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Comparative
more overripe
Superlative
most overripe
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(of fruits or vegetables) excessively ripe or beyond the point of optimal freshness
- He carefully selected the least overripe avocados from the pile.
- She discovered an overripe banana in the fruit bowl, its peel turned completely brown and mushy.
- They found an overripe watermelon in their garden, its rind was dull and the flesh was overly soft and sweet.