adjective
fruity
FROO-tee
adjective
1
Tasting or smelling like fruit.
"The wine had a light, fruity flavor."
"She wore a fruity perfume that smelled of peaches."
2
Odd or eccentric (informal, dated).
"He came out with some fruity remarks at the dinner party."
How to Use Fruity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving the taste, smell, or quality of fruit.
When to use it
Some older slang senses of "fruity" (describing effeminate or flamboyant behavior) are dated and can read as offensive — best avoided.
Common pairings
a fruity aroma
fruity wine
fruity flavor
Word Forms
fruitier comparative, fruitiest superlative
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Etymology
Formed from fruit plus the adjective ending -y.