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
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
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Other dishes included figs with buffalo mozzarella and fresh herbs of mint and basil and handmade ravioli filled with sweet, nutty roasted delicata squash.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
The result was a rind that had a slightly nuttier, less funky flavor.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Creamy, nutty, and shelf-stable, peanut butter is a pantry staple that's versatile enough to incorporate into smoothies, breakfast dishes, sandwiches, desserts, savory entrees, or even to mix into cocktails.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Spiced milk traditionally uses warm and comforting spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, which will add a cozy kick to the nutty dish.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
The result was a rind that had a slightly nuttier, less funky flavor.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
Creamy, nutty, and shelf-stable, peanut butter is a pantry staple that's versatile enough to incorporate into smoothies, breakfast dishes, sandwiches, desserts, savory entrees, or even to mix into cocktails.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Spiced milk traditionally uses warm and comforting spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, which will add a cozy kick to the nutty dish.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
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 30 Sep. 2025.
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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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