adjective
Uncommon
fruity
FROO-tee
Fruity (adjective) means tasting or smelling like fruit. Example: “The wine had a light, fruity flavor.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- fruitier
- Superlative
- fruitiest
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Etymology
Formed from fruit plus the adjective ending -y.
Related words
Rhymes for fruity
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What does “fruity” mean?
The word “fruity” means tasting or smelling like fruit. In plain terms, having the taste, smell, or quality of fruit.
How do you pronounce “fruity”?
“Fruity” is pronounced FROO-tee (/ˈfɹuːti/ in IPA).
How do you use “fruity” in a sentence?
Here is “fruity” used in a sentence: “The wine had a light, fruity flavor.”
What part of speech is “fruity”?
“Fruity” is an adjective.
Is “fruity” a common word?
“Fruity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fruity” have?
“Fruity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tasting or smelling like fruit.
