adj
minty
MIHN-tee
Minty (adj) means tasting or smelling of mint. Example: “The toothpaste left a cool, minty aftertaste.”
adj
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Tasting or smelling of mint.
"The toothpaste left a cool, minty aftertaste."
"She loved the minty freshness of the gum."
How to use minty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving that fresh mint flavor or smell.
Common pairings
minty fresh
minty flavor
minty aroma
Word forms
mintier comparative, mintiest superlative
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What does “minty” mean?
The word “minty” means tasting or smelling of mint. In plain terms, having that fresh mint flavor or smell.
How do you pronounce “minty”?
“Minty” is pronounced MIHN-tee (/ˈmɪnti/ in IPA).
How do you use “minty” in a sentence?
Here is “minty” used in a sentence: “The toothpaste left a cool, minty aftertaste.”
What part of speech is “minty”?
“Minty” is an adjective.