fruity
Tasting of orchard
Fruity describes something with the taste, smell, or quality of fruit: a fruity wine, fruity notes in the perfume.
Extended to mean rich or resonant: a fruity voice.
In British slang, fruity means slightly risqué or suggestive: fruity jokes.
In American slang, fruity is a mildly offensive term for effeminate or gay, derived from fruit as slang for a gay man.
Tasting of sugar
- tartSharp-flavored small pie
- ripeReady to eat
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- berrySmall edible fruit
apple · peach · grape · cherry · banana · pineapple · melon · pomegranate
Emitting pleasant smell
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- scentAirborne odor detected
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
sweet-smelling · redolent · essence · ripe · citrusy · floral · berrylike · peachy
Moist and flavorful
nectarous · syrupy · tender · dripping · overripe · bursting · fleshy · soft
Tropical fruit, black seeds
- guavaTropical pink-fleshed fruit
- mangoSouth Asian stone fruit
- passionfruitTropical vine's edible pod
- lycheeFragrant Asian stonefruit
dragonfruit · starfruit · durian · jackfruit · kumquat · rambutan · soursop · longan
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- orangeCitrus with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
acidic · sharp · tart · sour · zesty · lemony · pomelo · clementine
Full of varied hues
- boldCourageous and daring
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- vividIntensely clear and bright
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
flamboyant · radiant · effervescent · bubbly · playful · whimsical · exuberant · punchy
sweet
Tasting of sugar
berry · apple · peach · grape · cherry · banana · pineapple · melon · pomegranate · kiwi
fragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
perfume · sweet-smelling · redolent · essence · ripe · citrusy · floral · berrylike · peachy · nectarous
succulent
Moist and flavorful
moist · nectarous · syrupy · tender · dripping · overripe · bursting · fleshy · soft · plump
papaya
Tropical fruit, black seeds
- guavaTropical pink-fleshed fruit
- mangoSouth Asian stone fruit
- passionfruitTropical vine's edible pod
lychee · dragonfruit · starfruit · durian · jackfruit · kumquat · rambutan · soursop · longan · pomelo
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- orangeCitrus with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
tangy · acidic · sharp · tart · sour · zesty · lemony · pomelo · clementine · mandarin
colorful
Full of varied hues
bright · flamboyant · radiant · effervescent · bubbly · playful · whimsical · exuberant · punchy · fun
notes
Brief written records
vintage · oaky · dry · full-bodied · jammy · vinous · sommelier · tannins · bouquet · varietal
cooling
Losing thermal energy
chilled · sparkling · light · tangy · invigorating · brisk · thirst-quenching · summery · iced
fruityunsentimental
Lacking emotional softness
hard-boiled · plain-spoken · unvarnished · unadulterated · antisentimental
- fruit juiceLiquid from pressed produce
- fruit saladMixed chopped produce dish
- fruit punchMixed juice beverage
- forbidden fruitEnticing thing that's prohibited
- fruit fliesSmall insects attracted to ripeness
- bear fruitYield positive results
fruit, fruitful, fruitless, fruition, fruiting, fruitfully, fruitlessly, unfruitful, fruitfulness