Meaning & Definition of word "Fruity"

Fruity

/ˈfruːti/

1. Having a taste or smell of fruit; sweet and pleasant.
- Example: The wine had a fruity aroma that reminded me of fresh cherries.
2. Vividly colorful or resembling fruit; often used in a figurative sense.
- Example: The artist used fruity colors to make the landscape painting more lively.
3. Suggestive of or pertaining to fruit; fruity flavors or characteristics.
- Example: The salad was enhanced by a fruity dressing made from citrus and berries.
4. Informally used to describe someone as flamboyant or quirky.
- Example: He wore a fruity shirt that caught everyone's attention at the party.

●Derived from the word 'fruit', traceable to Middle English 'fruyt', from Old French 'fruit', from Latin 'fructus'.

fruity pebbles:

A type of breakfast cereal that is colorful and sweet, resembling pebbles.

fruity drink:

A beverage that is sweet and made with or resembles fruit flavor.

fruity loops:

A colorful breakfast cereal with fruit flavors.

fruit:

The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed.

fructose:

A simple sugar found in many plants, especially fruits.

fructiferous:

Bearing or producing fruit.

Meaning: Used to describe someone as overly affectionate or showy in a way considered effeminate.

● Example Sentence: He acts a bit fruity around his friends.

Meaning: Indicating something is crazy or outlandish.

● Example Sentence: That idea is a bit fruity, don’t you think?