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citrusy

citrusy

1 3.7
Having a fresh, sharp taste or smell like a lemon
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɪtrəsi/
translation icon : cítrico
  • The refreshing lemonade had a vibrant citrusy flavor that was perfect for hot summer days.
  • citrusy flavor
  • citrusy scent
  • citrusy aroma

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Examples

  • In France, the soufflé is often infused with Grand Marnier, an orange liqueur that accents the richness of the chocolate with a citrusy flavor.

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  • Rather, they have a citrusy bite that's super refreshing.

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  • Oh, it's like citrusy with a little bit of Musk to it.

  • So tiny, so cute, delicious, little bit citrusy, little bit sweet.

  • Oh, it feels really nice, smells super citrusy and like fresh smells really good.

  • And then the smell wise, it's very citrusy, like a lemon and like a flower of some sort.

  • It was a decent beer with an interesting and slightly citrusy flavor.

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  • This brightened, citrusy twist on a classic Andalusian dish is found in Spain.

  • First of all, if you love citrusy scents, you're going to adore this.

  • I thought these ingredients would work well to bring overall balance to the drink: the vibrant, citrusy, sweet syrup countered by the lime and the slight bitterness of Campari, all in the backdrop of a crisp blanco tequila.

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Synonyms

fruity
vscitrusy
27 2.7

A strong taste or smell like ripe fruit

is narrower, pointing to fresh tart qualities of certain sour fruits
tangy
vscitrusy
15 3.6

A strong, pleasantly sour taste like lemon

is broader and focuses on fruitlike freshness rather than just sharp acidity
lemony
vscitrusy
4 2.5

Having the fresh sour taste or smell of a lemon

is broader, covering similar qualities from different tart or fresh fruits
zesty
vscitrusy
4 4.2

A bright, slightly spicy taste

leans more to fresh, bright sour fruit notes rather than spiciness
tart
vscitrusy
3 2.2

Having a sharp, sour taste like a lemon

is more about fresh, lively fruit qualities than plain sourness alone
lemon-scented
vscitrusy
1 1.2

Having the smell of lemon

is not limited to smell and includes taste and lively qualities
lemonlike
vscitrusy
2.9

Having the sour, fresh taste, smell, or look of a lemon

is broader and covers many tart fruit smells, tastes, and fresh liveliness
limy
vscitrusy
4.6

Tasting or smelling like a small green sour fruit used in cooking

is more general, describing that fresh, lively flavor across many tart fruits

How Citrusy

lemony
4 2.5
citrusy
1 3.7
tangy
15 3.6
zesty
4 4.2

Surface Forms

citrusy positive

Morphology

citrusy = citrus (transparent) = citrus + y

Direct adjectival formation from the noun 'citrus' with the productive suffix '-y' meaning 'having the qualities of', so the meaning is easily derived.

Etymology

Citrusy comes from citrus, the name for lemon and orange trees, and it describes things that taste or smell 'like lemons or oranges'. So when something is citrusy, it usually means a fresh, sharp, and bright flavor or scent.