fruity

adjective

ˈfrü-tē How to pronounce fruity (audio)
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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way letters in which his effusive declarations of love are interlaced with snatches of fruity poetry

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as in psychotic
slang having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind dreaded spending the holidays with her husband's fruity relatives

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Recent Examples of fruity Originally created in Venice, this cocktail combines prosecco with peach nectar or puree for a delightfully fruity drink. — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2020 The fresh and fruity flavor of strawberries is a vibrant complement to lamb’s mild gaminess. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 6 May 2020 Worcestershire, for example, gives Bloody Marys their savory kick, while cranberry juice adds a bitter, fruity hint to a cosmopolitan. — Cole Wilson, Popular Mechanics, 24 Apr. 2020 Very ripe bananas are great for adding moisture and a subtle, fruity sweetness to baked goods. — Saveur, 6 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for fruity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruity
  1. sentimental
  2. psychotic
  3. sticky
  4. nuts
  5. sloppy
  6. lunatic
  7. sugary
  8. insane
Adjective
  • The opportunity to expand his supplier network, combined with Vidalia’s proximity and its acquisition the sentimental shuttle looms, made the prospect of working with the doomed mill appealing on paper.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
  • While wearing gaudy lime green T-shirts, neon ties sprouting shamrocks with Gaelic sayings, or singing catchy, sentimental tunes, many people also enjoy an Americanized version of the Celtic culture for a day, whether Irish or not.
    — Maureen Murphy, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of sentimental
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  • The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.
    — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.
    — Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023
Definition of psychotic
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  • Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Inflation could prove sticky while prices might pick up again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler warned, signaling that the U.S. central bank should keep interest rates steady for the time.
    — Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
  • My advice is to choose the former, which is more sticky than spicy, and save the latter for a buffalo chicken salad ($17).
    — Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of sticky
Adjective
  • Contrary to popular belief, peanuts are actually not nuts.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Nonetheless, April 5, 2022, was nuts.
    — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2023
Definition of nuts
Adjective
  • The latest: The Cavs looked sloppy and tired at points this week, but still gutted out comeback wins against Miami, Charlotte and Brooklyn.
    — Sam Allard, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
  • There’s also the possibility that when you get fatigued, your muscles may not be as able to fully support your knee, and your footwork can get sloppier, making the possibility of an awkward twist all the more likely.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of sloppy
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  • With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.
    — Charles McNultyTheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2023
  • The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.
    — John Bleasdale, Variety, 8 Dec. 2022
Definition of lunatic
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  • These industry moves might finally convince skeptics that gut-friendly and other healthier soda alternatives are here to stay, forcing traditional players to evolve and adapt to growing demand for less sugary drinks.
    — Clara Ludmir, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Maryland lawmakers are considering a tax on sugary beverage distributors — a proposal that has sparked controversy among Republicans and retailers.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of sugary
Adjective
  • Your voice is insane.
    — Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com, al, 4 Apr. 2023
  • The Republican and right-wing reaction is just insane.
    — Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
Definition of insane

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