Definition

Having a taste or smell similar to lemons; fresh and tangy.

Example

The cake had a delicious lemony flavor that everyone enjoyed.

Conversation

Have you tried that new lemon tart at the café?

Not yet, but I heard it has a really lemony flavor.

You should definitely give it a shot; I love desserts that are lemony.

I will! I enjoy anything with a fresh, lemony taste.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lemony → It is formed from "lemon" (from Old French *limon*, meaning the citrus fruit) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by or having the quality of). The word "lemony" describes something that has the characteristic flavor or quality of a lemon.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'lemon' which refers to the citrus fruit, and remember that 'lemony' means something that has the flavor or quality of a lemon.

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