How to Use fruity in a Sentence

fruity

adjective
  • She acts a little fruity.
  • Belgian beers span pale ales, dark ales, fruity beers and sour ales.
    — Mahita Gajanan, Time, 7 Apr. 2018
  • 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
  • Unless of course fruity sweet whiskey drinks that don’t taste like whiskey is your thing.
    — Kevin Hopper, idahostatesman, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Lemon or lime juices are also nice, adding a clean, fruity sharpness.
    — Melissa Clark, idahostatesman, 4 May 2017
  • Everyone loves their sweet and fruity flesh, but what about those pesky skins?
    — Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2019
  • The clear, slightly viscous liquor is smoky, with rich, fruity notes.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2017
  • Add in the wine zeitgeist, with drinkers craving more than soft, fruity reds and whites.
    — Bloomberg.com, 30 Mar. 2018
  • Often times infused with floral and fruity notes to bring the toy to life.
    — Tynan Sinks, Allure, 31 Jan. 2018
  • Are there sweet and fruity notes, like blackberries, prunes or coconut?
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2020
  • 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
  • His Geisha beans have a light and fruity flavor with low acidity.
    — Stephanie Strom, New York Times, 26 May 2017
  • Poppi and Daytrip lean fruitier.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
  • Olive Garden says that the wine is on the fruity side, with notes of apple and cherry.
    — Emily Price, Fortune, 25 May 2018
  • Drizzle some maple syrup on this decadently sweet and slightly fruity item to start your day off right.
    — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, 29 Jan. 2018
  • Wines made by this process tend to be fruitier, less complex and less sparkling than Crémants.
    — Lettie Teague, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2017
  • For a fruitier version, add frozen pineapple or mango.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • The flavor profile leans brighter, fruitier and slightly more tart.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • The result is a floral, fruity combination that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 30 Apr. 2017
  • The tiny black olives make a beautiful golden oil rich in fatty acids and renowned for its fruity aroma.
    — Jennifer Goldstein, Marie Claire, 8 May 2019
  • Often, at least one of those snacks is a mushy, fruity calorie delivery device.
    — Aaron Reiss, kansascity, 4 May 2018
  • Coulianos had been nudged out the door, his outlook now considered too fruity, too dated.
    — David Kamp, GQ, 23 June 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
  • Using apricot nectar and preserves is what adds the sweet, fruity flavor.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 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
  • 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 winery's dry and fruity malbec ($37 per bottle) was a standout.
    — Nicole Evatt, chicagotribune.com, 2 Mar. 2018

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