nuttier; nuttiest
1
: having or producing nuts
nutty trees
2
: having a flavor like that of nuts
a nutty sauce
nuttily
adverb
… the movie is so nuttily untethered to any semblance of reality that it's almost enjoyable.
—
Elisabeth Vincentelli
Elisabeth Vincentelli
nuttiness
noun
The menu includes dishes like a rich pecan soup whose nuttiness is offset by chipotle chilies and tomatoes.
—Matt Lee et al.
Matt Lee et al.
It's not just Marlon Brando's nuttiness that makes this special—it's the gusto with which he wallows in his own nuttiness.
—Karen Schoemer
Karen Schoemer
Examples of nutty in a Sentence
candy with a nutty taste
the only other prisoner in the dungeon was a nutty soul who feasted on bugs
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Conversely, Millet is nuttier, lighter, and slightly sweet, with a more fluffy or chewy texture.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
The nutty flavor of matcha offers the same warm, fuzzy feelings that a pumpkin spice latte would.
—Christina Manian, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Dubai chocolate bars are known for their hard-shell chocolate exterior and nutty green center.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The mini meatballs are decidedly savory, and partner perfectly with the nutty cheese, sweet vegetables and tender pasta.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
The nutty flavor of matcha offers the same warm, fuzzy feelings that a pumpkin spice latte would.
—Christina Manian, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Dubai chocolate bars are known for their hard-shell chocolate exterior and nutty green center.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The mini meatballs are decidedly savory, and partner perfectly with the nutty cheese, sweet vegetables and tender pasta.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nutty
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“Nutty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutty. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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nutty
adjective
nut·ty
ˈnət-ē 
nuttier; nuttiest
1
: containing or suggesting nuts (as in flavor)
2
: not showing good sense
also, sometimes offensive
: mentally unbalanced
nuttiness
noun
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