yeasty

yeasty

adj \ˈyēs-tē, ˈēs-tē\

yeast·i·eryeast·i·est

Definition of YEASTY

1

: of, relating to, or resembling yeast <a yeasty flavor>

2

a : immature, unsettled b : marked by change <a yeasty period in history> c : full of vitality d : frivolous 1a e : frivolous 2

— yeast·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun

Examples of YEASTY

1. The kitchen had a yeasty odor.
2. <the yeasty chatter at a cocktail party on New Year's Eve>

First Known Use of YEASTY

1598

Related to YEASTY

Synonyms: birdbrained, ditzy (or ditsy), dizzy, featherbrained, flighty, frivolous, frothy, futile, goofy, harebrained, light-headed, light-minded, puerile, scatterbrained, silly, giddy

Antonyms: earnest, serious, serious-minded, sober, unfrivolous

Related Words: fatuous, foolish, inane, nonsensical, thoughtless, witless; crazy, daffy, daft, fruity; exuberant, flippant, fluttery, giggly, happy, light, lighthearted, playful; sappy, shallow, superficial

Near Antonyms: grave, melancholy, somber (or sombre), thoughtful; dignified, heavy, no-nonsense, sedate, severe, solemn, staid

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Rhymes with YEASTY

beastie