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fruitiness

fruitiness

1 3.5
A taste and smell like ripe apples in food or drink
  • noun
  • /ˈfruːtɪnəs/
translation icon : frutalidad
  • add a subtle fruitiness

But if someone added a bit of a splash of fruitiness to it.

Examples

  • I do see a strong line, which sets my expectations of where I need to be biting to the sweetness and the fruitiness range of the drink.

  • This wine is known for its delightful fruitiness that enhances its overall flavor profile.

  • The fruitiness of this cocktail perfectly balances the tartness of the lime.

  • You can taste the fruitiness in the jam, making it a great spread for breakfast.

Antonyms

blandness
1 4.1

A lack of strong taste in food

Surface Forms

fruitiness singular
fruitinesses plural

Morphology

fruitiness = fruity (transparent) = fruit + y + ness

The meaning is directly derived from 'fruity' (having qualities of fruit) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', so learners who know 'fruit' and common suffixes can infer it.

Etymology

The word fruitiness comes from the simple word fruit, which long ago meant 'produce' or 'something enjoyed', and the ending -ness turns a word into 'the quality of' that thing. So, fruitiness is the quality of tasting or smelling like fruit.