nuttier; nuttiest
1
: having or producing nuts
nutty trees
2
: having a flavor like that of nuts
a nutty sauce
nuttily
adverb
… the movie is so nuttily untethered to any semblance of reality that it's almost enjoyable.
—
Elisabeth Vincentelli
Elisabeth Vincentelli
nuttiness
noun
The menu includes dishes like a rich pecan soup whose nuttiness is offset by chipotle chilies and tomatoes.
—Matt Lee et al.
Matt Lee et al.
It's not just Marlon Brando's nuttiness that makes this special—it's the gusto with which he wallows in his own nuttiness.
—Karen Schoemer
Karen Schoemer
Synonyms of nutty
Examples of nutty in a Sentence
candy with a nutty taste
the only other prisoner in the dungeon was a nutty soul who feasted on bugs
Recent Examples on the Web
Curries — nutty beef panang, a ruddy meatless variation made with pumpkin — emphasize creaminess and mild aromatic complexity.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The Italian cheese is packed with nutty, sharp flavor that adds a savoriness to a wide range of recipes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
The coffee chain's Pistachio Latte (available hot, iced or blended) and Pistachio Cream Cold Brew are back, along with some new nutty options for customers.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The butter is nutty with notes of caramel, while the sage is earthy, savory and woodsy, with a touch of freshness that some liken to citrus, eucalyptus or mint.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The Italian cheese is packed with nutty, sharp flavor that adds a savoriness to a wide range of recipes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
The coffee chain's Pistachio Latte (available hot, iced or blended) and Pistachio Cream Cold Brew are back, along with some new nutty options for customers.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The butter is nutty with notes of caramel, while the sage is earthy, savory and woodsy, with a touch of freshness that some liken to citrus, eucalyptus or mint.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nutty
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“Nutty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutty. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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nutty
adjective
nut·ty
ˈnət-ē 
nuttier; nuttiest
1
: containing or suggesting nuts (as in flavor)
2
: not showing good sense
also, sometimes offensive
: mentally unbalanced
nuttiness
noun
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