fruity Definition
fruity (fro̵̅o̅t′ē)
adjective fruit′i·er, fruit′i·est
- like fruit in taste or smell
- suggesting the flavor or aroma of ripe fruit: said of wine
- rich or mellow in tone, esp. excessively so a fruity voice
- rich in interest; spicy; juicy
- Slang
- eccentric or crazy
- ☆ of or like a male homosexual: term of contempt or derision
fruity Related Forms
fruit′i·ly adverb
fruit′i·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
Browse dictionary entries near fruity
- ‹ fruitwood
- ‹ fruitless
- ‹ fruition
- ‹ fruiting body
- ‹ fruitful
- ‹ fruiterer
- ‹ fruiter
- ‹ fruitcake
- ‹ fruitarian
- ‹ fruitage
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