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Vocabulary Entry
fruity
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Having a flavor, smell, or appearance reminiscent of fruit.
Example Sentences
"The fruity aroma of the wine filled the room."
"She prefers fruity desserts like tarts and sorbets."
"His shirt had a fruity design with colorful patterns of various fruits."
N
noun
A term used informally to describe a person whose character or behavior resembles that of fruit; often used in a negative context (e.g., fruity as in effeminate or eccentric).
Example Sentences
"Some may refer to his outspoken style as a bit fruity."
"The movie featured a character who was often labeled as fruity by his peers."
"He doesn't conform to traditional norms, which some might find fruity."