Definition

In a way that is fully developed or matured, often used to describe fruit or other things that are ready for use or consumption.

Example

The fruit hung ripely on the tree, ready to be picked.

Conversation

Have you tried that new fruit smoothie place yet?

Not yet, but I've heard their ingredients are picked when they're ripely fresh.

That sounds amazing! I love smoothies made with fresh fruit.

Me too! We should go together and try them out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ripely → It is formed from "ripe" (from Old English *rīpe*, meaning fully grown or mature) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "ripely" means in a manner that is fully grown or mature.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'fully grown' ('ripe') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'ripely' refers to something done in a mature or fully developed way.

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