fruity

adjective

ˈfrü-tē How to pronounce fruity (audio)
Definition of fruitynext
1
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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2
as in silly
slang showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment dreaded spending the holidays with her husband's fruity relatives

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Recent Examples of fruity These are considered some of the coolest wine-growing regions in California, and the style here tends to be juicier, fruitier, and more full-bodied than Burgundian Pinot Noir. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 The active ingredients tend to be pretty much the same—taurine, guarana, and, most saliently, caffeine—but the marketing is gentler, the flavors are fruitier, and the cans are cuter. — Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026 Taste, Texture, and Uses Clear protein has a light, juice-like texture and typically comes in fruitier flavors. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Jan. 2026 Carter, our former Test Kitchen director, crafted a recipe for a mustard that uses hard cider, apple cider vinegar and fresh apples for a fruitier edge, but one that still packs a punch. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fruity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fruity
  1. sentimental
  2. silly
  3. sticky
  4. stupid
  5. sloppy
  6. foolish
  7. sugary
  8. absurd
Adjective
  • There’s too much family trauma to make this a sentimental reunion.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • In astrology, Cancer is known for its deeply protective instincts, sentimental nature and emotional attachment to memory.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of sentimental
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  • Sevigny holds firm to Tatum’s hard-to-love jerkishness, which helps smooth over the serious arguments that can turn inadvertently silly (and amplifies the purely silly ones).
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 July 2026
  • The post also included a sweet selfie with her two younger sons, with Mateo smiling widely and Ciro making a silly face for the camera.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of silly
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  • What left me feeling more sticky-fingered were the gorgeous (and authentic) Asian artifacts that were placed throughout the room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • To overcome the water’s sticky surface tension, the engineers discovered the robot must approach the surface at a steep 70-degree pitch.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
Definition of sticky
Adjective
  • Even when Romanzy goes off on how stupid and ugly Caleb is — and gossips that his parents abandoned him because something must be wrong with him — Mary goes along with it.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
  • Shockingly, the letter seems to be pushing for a return to standardized tests by, in effect, arguing that a growing percentage of their students are simply too stupid to succeed, no matter what professors do.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of stupid
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  • Lime clasts are tiny white chunks of limestone that were previously mistaken for evidence of sloppy mixing.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026
  • The Americans played sloppy and ugly soccer in the first half, and Belgium overwhelmed the home side.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of sloppy
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  • Comparing Young’s new deal to any extension for Davis would be a foolish exercise.
    — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • Further, Plato’s disdain for Gorgias, Antisthenes’ first teacher, and sophistry in general is clear; in the Platonic dialogue Gorgias, the titular character is made out to be rather foolish.
    — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of foolish
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  • This is especially true when it’s paired with sugary toppings, which can quickly increase the overall calorie and sugar content.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2026
  • Small, sustainable changes — such as eating more vegetables and whole grains, choosing nuts or fruit instead of ultraprocessed snacks, and replacing sugary drinks with water — add up over time.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of sugary
Adjective
  • Space startup activity has been growing for years, with new companies hitting unicorn valuations at a pace that would have seemed absurd five years ago.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • That the Fendons don’t think to immediately tell their devastated adult son, Harry (Craig Roberts), that his dad is still alive is only the first delightfully absurd wrinkle in this mischievous black comedy.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
Definition of absurd

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