How to Use roasty in a Sentence

roasty

adjective
  • Just the first roasty, sweet whiff from the glass is a treat in and of itself really.
    Dallas News, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Not when there’s lamb ragu, sous vide, or 8 pounds of roasty baby backs to be made.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Just a rich and roasty dram that remains in high demand these days.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
  • The first of its two fillings is a deeply roasty banana cream that tastes like if Laffy Taffy cost $100.
    Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 17 May 2022
  • The milky sweetness of the chocolate when combined with the bold roasty notes of the cheese produces a caramel-like flavor.
    Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022
  • That will give the veggie a sweet, roasty depth of flavor and hearty-yet-tender texture.
    Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 16 Apr. 2022
  • And the wafting roasty aroma from the eggplant, which lay sliced open on trays, still permeates the kitchen.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2022
  • If roasty stouts are not your thing, a malty Irish red ale or Irish cream ale might be an appealing alternative.
    Michael Agnew, Star Tribune, 10 Mar. 2021
  • The thigh meat had a perfect textural crispy exterior and a deep roasty flavor.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Or try their English-style porter, which uses a blend of roasted and chocolate malts to develop a rich, roasty aroma at 8 percent ABV.
    BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2021
  • Bi-Rite’s skills at blending sweet-bitter-salty flavors just so, and the balsamic strawberry brings a bright, roasty edge to a classic fruit flavor.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 29 Oct. 2020
  • Cubed sweet potato cooks quickly while retaining a roasty flavor.
    Rachel Boller, chicagotribune.com, 23 Mar. 2021
  • This brew features a strong, roasty chocolate flavor and aroma with lactose (milk sugar) providing a sweet finish and big-bodied beer.
    Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2021
  • The jet-black elixir is rich and roasty with a dense, tan head, and packs a punch at 9% ABV.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The finished product tastes even more chocolatey and robust, with a pleasant roasty quality.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Four bouncy, glossy scallops sit on a bed of the roasty sauce, enhanced by a sweet and sour agrodolce made with fresh strawberries.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Just husk the corn, remove the silk and grill those cobs naked so they’re lightly charred, sweet, slightly crisp with a roasty popcorn taste.
    Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025

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