How to Use fruity in a Sentence
fruity
adjective- She acts a little fruity.
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There was a touch of sweet malt that gave way to a dry and fruity finish.
— Todd Haefer, The (appleton, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2017 -
These fruity white wine spritzers taste like heaven and won't leave you headachy.
— Redbook, 23 July 2013 -
Olive Garden says that the wine is on the fruity side, with notes of apple and cherry.
— Emily Price, Fortune, 25 May 2018 -
Add in the wine zeitgeist, with drinkers craving more than soft, fruity reds and whites.
— Bloomberg.com, 30 Mar. 2018 -
Unless of course fruity sweet whiskey drinks that don’t taste like whiskey is your thing.
— Kevin Hopper, idahostatesman, 20 Mar. 2018 -
Belgian beers span pale ales, dark ales, fruity beers and sour ales.
— Mahita Gajanan, Time, 7 Apr. 2018 -
Often times infused with floral and fruity notes to bring the toy to life.
— Tynan Sinks, Allure, 31 Jan. 2018 -
The clear, slightly viscous liquor is smoky, with rich, fruity notes.
— Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2017 -
El Machete is a smoky/fruity mix of mezcal and juice over shaved ice.
— Kathleen Purvis, charlotteobserver, 19 Mar. 2018 -
From fruity drinks to a 12-night trip to Zanzibar, this year's swag is worth six figures.
— Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2018 -
If the bottom of it smells ripe, fruity, sweet, and bright, that thing is probably good to go.
— Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 19 Feb. 2018 -
Despite the clothes strewn around the room and leftover takeout on plates, the room had a pleasant, fruity smell.
— Agueda Pacheco-Flores, The Seattle Times, 6 Aug. 2018 -
The tart and fruity sour ale is brewed with agave nectar and guava puree, which lend a bare hint of sweetness.
— Tina Danze, Dallas News, 13 Feb. 2020 -
Everyone loves their sweet and fruity flesh, but what about those pesky skins?
— Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2019 -
Lemon or lime juices are also nice, adding a clean, fruity sharpness.
— Melissa Clark, idahostatesman, 4 May 2017 -
The result is a bright, fruity and refreshing blend that tastes just like what it should: fresh fruit in fresh beer.
— Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, 28 June 2018 -
In contrast to the light and fruity nature of this salad is chef Ming’s herb chevre gnocchi ($11).
— Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 21 June 2017 -
The fruity new line hits Sephora August 28 and toofaced.com September 1, but the good news doesn't stop there.
— Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 28 June 2017 -
With Cologne as its birthplace, the kolsch style is similar to a pilsner but with a more fruity taste.
— oregonlive.com, 19 July 2019 -
His Geisha beans have a light and fruity flavor with low acidity.
— Stephanie Strom, New York Times, 26 May 2017 -
Wines made by this process tend to be fruitier, less complex and less sparkling than Crémants.
— Lettie Teague, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2017 -
The result is a floral, fruity combination that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 30 Apr. 2017 -
The flour is mild (not fruity) and is often used in baking and as a thickener for gravies and smoothies.
— Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, 16 May 2018 -
This one has a yeasty, fruity taste likebanana and clove, followed by just the right amount of grapefruity Chinook hops.
— Ac Shilton, Outside Online, 6 June 2018 -
The winery's dry and fruity malbec ($37 per bottle) was a standout.
— Nicole Evatt, chicagotribune.com, 2 Mar. 2018 -
Feather-light vinegar slaw stepped on the sharp and fruity funk of vinegar with the weirder dairy funk of feta cheese.
— Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 4 May 2018 -
The Belgian yeast creates a floral and fruity aroma while the berries come forward on your tongue.
— Matt Allyn, Popular Mechanics, 5 Jan. 2018 -
Are there sweet and fruity notes, like blackberries, prunes or coconut?
— Melissa Clark, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2020 -
A few splashes of fruity white wine, sherry, or apple cider vinegar will do the trick, as will a whole world of briny condiments.
— Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, 6 Apr. 2020
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