English · Adjectives
ripest
/ˈraɪpɪst/
[/ˈraɪpɪst/]
superlative of ripe
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'ripe'. Used to say something is the most ripe of all.
Example
Pick the ripest mango from the tree.
Pick the ripest mango from the tree.
Etymology
From 'ripe' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.