Definition

Having a taste or smell that is rich and sweet like fruit; often used to describe flavors or scents that are reminiscent of fruit.

Example

The cake had a fruity flavor that made it very refreshing.

Conversation

I just tried that new smoothie place downtown, and it was so fruity!

Really? I love fruity smoothies!

Yeah, they had a mix of tropical flavors that were just perfect.

Sounds delicious! I need to check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fruity → It is formed from "fruit" (from Old French *fruit*, meaning the edible part of a plant) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "fruity" describes something that has the characteristics or qualities of fruit, often in flavor or aroma.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fruit' which refers to the sweet, edible part of plants, and remember that 'fruity' means something that has the qualities or flavors of fruit.

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