fruity
/ˈfɹuːti/
fruity adjective: containing fruit or fruit flavoring. Also the alternative form of fruitie.
Adjective
fruity (comparative fruitier, superlative fruitiest)
- Containing fruit or fruit flavoring.
- That moist and fruity dish is simply delectable.
- Similar to fruit or tasting of fruit.
- Crazy.
- Homosexual; zesty, flamboyant, effeminate.
- Sexually suggestive.
- His text message was filled with fruity language.
Also used as
fruity is also the alternative form of fruitie.
Examples of fruity in a sentence
- It is a nice fruity wine, but it doesn't make old bones.
- A drink that balances sweet, fruity notes (like mango or citrus) with a kick of heat (like chili or Tajín).
- The varietal Merlot has rich red color and a robust fruity taste. Cabernet Sauvignon is a varietal that descended from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.
Synonyms of fruity
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Forms of fruity
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | fruitier |
| superlative | fruitiest |
| Noun | |
| plural | fruities |
Origin of fruity
From fruit + -y.
Words formed from fruity
Words that rhyme with fruity
Questions about fruity
- What does fruity mean?
- Fruity means containing fruit or fruit flavoring.
- What part of speech is fruity?
- Fruity is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce fruity?
- Fruity is pronounced /ˈfɹuːti/.
Words near fruity in the dictionary
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