Definition of "fruity" []

• Of, containing, or relating to fruit. (adjective)
• Tasting or smelling richly of or as if of fruit: "My nose filled with the smells of leather, polish, wax—the fat, fruity smell of rich car” ( Anthony Hyde). (adjective)
• Excessively sentimental or sweet. (adjective)
• Slang Crazy; eccentric. (adjective)
• Offensive Slang Homosexual. (adjective)

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• "These are wines that are often priced for daily drinking, have great acidity for with food and are just plain fruity and delicious."
• "The nose, rather than being overtly fruity, is dominated by summery floral aromas with other scents of lime zest, minerals, ginger and something almost almond-like."
• "In my view, people who eat chocolate-covered candy should have little trouble understanding certain fruity wine and chocolate pairings, but it always has to do with the individual pairing."