verb (past tense and past participle of 'ripen') as in strong fondness

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Example:The bananas are ripe, so they can be eaten without waiting for them to soften more.

Definition:Fruit that has reached its optimal stage of development, often soft and sweet to eat.

From ripened fruit

Example:The cheesemonger offered us a piece of a deliciously ripened goat cheese for tasting.

Definition:Cheese that has been aged to develop its flavor and texture.

From ripened cheese

Example:After years of traveling the world, she developed a much ripened mind and became a more thoughtful person.

Definition:A mind that has matured and gained wisdom through experience.

From ripened mind