fruity
UK: ˈfruːti | US: ˈfruːti
adj. having the taste or smell of fresh fruit
adj. (informal) excessively sweet or artificial in flavor or style
adj. (slang) exhibiting stereotypically gay mannerisms (often offensive)
The word "fruity" derives from the Middle English "fruit," which originated from Old French "fruit" (meaning "produce, profit"), itself from Latin "fructus" (meaning "enjoyment, produce"). The suffix "-y" (from Old English "-ig") is commonly added to nouns to form adjectives, indicating "having the quality of." Over time, "fruity" evolved beyond its literal sense to describe exaggerated sweetness (e.g., flavors, perfumes) and later acquired slang connotations in the 20th century.
The cocktail had a pleasantly fruity aroma.
She disliked the fruity artificial flavor of the candy.
His fruity laugh made everyone turn their heads.
The wine was light and fruity, perfect for summer.
(Slang, potentially offensive) Critics mocked his fruity mannerisms.