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fruity
adjective \ˈfrü-tē\
: tasting or smelling like fruit
: strange or crazy
of a voice : rich and deep
fruit·i·erfruit·i·est
Full Definition of FRUITY
1
a : relating to, made with, or resembling fruit b : having the flavor or aroma of ripe fruit
2
a : extremely effective, interesting, or enjoyable b : sweet or sentimental especially to excess c of a voice : rich and deep
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First Known Use of FRUITY
1657
Related to FRUITY
- Synonyms
- chocolate-box, cloying, drippy, corny, gooey, lovey-dovey, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, novelettish, saccharine, sappy, schmaltzy, sentimental, sloppy, slushy, soppy, soupy, spoony (or spooney), sticky, sugarcoated, sugary, wet
- Antonyms
- unsentimental
FRUITY Defined for Kids
fruity
adjective \ˈfrü-tē\
fruit·i·erfruit·i·est
Definition of FRUITY for Kids
: relating to or suggesting fruit <a fruity smell>
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