1. the state of being fully developed and ready to eat (of fruit or vegetables)
2. the state of being fully developed or mature
Usage: figurative
3. the quality of being at the right time or suitable moment for something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The ripeness of the tomatoes made them perfect for the salad.
• She tested the ripeness of the avocado by gently pressing it.
• The ripeness of his experience showed in his confident presentation.
• The project’s ripeness for implementation was evident to all stakeholders.
• The fruit’s ripeness could be judged by its sweet aroma.
• There was a certain ripeness to her wisdom that came with age.
• The ripeness of the moment made it perfect for launching the new product.