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fruity Definition

fruity (fro̵̅o̅tē)

adjective fruiti·er, fruiti·est

    1. like fruit in taste or smell
    2. suggesting the flavor or aroma of ripe fruit: said of wine
  1. rich or mellow in tone, esp. excessively so a fruity voice
  2. rich in interest; spicy; juicy
  3. Slang
    1. eccentric or crazy
    2. ☆ of or like a male homosexual: term of contempt or derision

fruity Related Forms

fruiti·ly adverb fruiti·ness noun

fruity Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • aroma: Tasting Notes: The nose is soft and fruity with aromas of ripe black plums and licorice.
  • flavor: The wine is intensely fruity with wonderful sweet cherry flavors well integrated with the new oak.
  • hint: It was crisp and fruity with a hint of almond essence.
  • touch: The tasting notes read; fruity with a touch of oak, well balanced and good firm tannins.

Converse of object

get: Get Fruity Your old resolution might have been " I will eat no more junk food " .

Modifies a noun

  • aroma: Small sticky hearts adorned the walls in sweetheart, filling the space with fruity aromas.
  • Chianti: Red Wines: Fruity Chianti and French blends of Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan.
  • fragrance: A repeat flowering rose with a strong, fruity fragrance.
  • bouquet: Nose Rich, soft, fruity bouquet with sherry.
  • flavor: Tree Top There's more fruity flavor in, Fresh fruity flavor, True fruity flavor in, Tree Top!
  • palate: There are intense aromas of cherries and spice followed by a dry yet fruity palate with a long finish.

Modifying Another Word

  • deliciously: Try serving these sprouts as a deliciously fruity accompaniment to your Christmas turkey.
  • intensely: The wine is intensely fruity with wonderful sweet cherry flavors well integrated with the new oak.
  • slightly: Slightly fruity as I remembered, with a strong and lasting flavor.
  • rather: Set in Dudley Castle and involving bagpipes and a rather fruity ghost - or is she?
  • very: Plum Tree The plum tree was looking very fruity.
  • quite: The dark was quite fruity, raisins came to mind, and had a dry finish.

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: But if you're feeling fruity then what you need is a delicious and nutritious smoothie.
  • get: Got a bad cold too, so i'm getting fruity.
  • taste: The key to the flavor of good Champagne is that it doesn't taste obviously fruity.

Browse dictionary entries near fruity

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