fruity

Everyday

1. Fruity means tasting or smelling strongly of fruit. tree →
2. A fruity voice is deep, rich and warm. tree →
3. (UK, informal) Fruity can mean a bit cheeky or rude, as in a «fruity joke». tree →
4. (old, offensive slang) An unkind word once used to mock people; do not use. tree →

In the lessons

In food and science lessons on taste and smell, fruity flavours come from fruit or fruit-like chemicals. In stories, an actor or grandad may have a fruity laugh or voice. Phrases: «fruity flavour», «a fruity voice», «fruity smell».

Examples

• This yoghurt has a fruity taste. tree →
• The shampoo smells fruity. tree →
• Grandpa has a deep, fruity laugh. tree →
• The drink was sweet and fruity. tree →
• Try the fruitiest smoothie on the menu. tree →
• The actor spoke in a rich, fruity voice. tree →

Note

Comparison: fruitier, fruitiest. Related: fruit, fruitful (producing good results, not «full of fruit» in most uses).