Grapey: meaning, definitions and examples

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grapey

 

[ หˆษกreษชpi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste description

The term 'grapey' describes a flavor or aroma characteristic of grapes. It is often used in the context of wine tasting or food descriptions, indicating a strong or noticeable grape flavor. Grapey can refer to both the sweetness and the acidity that are commonly associated with fresh grapes. This description is frequently used by sommeliers and food critics when evaluating wines or dishes that prominently feature grape flavors.

Synonyms

fruity, sweet, vine-like

Examples of usage

  • The wine had a grapey finish that lingered on the palate.
  • This candy is very grapey and reminds me of summer
  • The sauce was grapey, complementing the roasted meat perfectly.

Translations

Translations of the word "grapey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de uva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เค—เฅ‚เคฐ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช traubenartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seperti anggur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฝะพะณั€ะฐะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ winogronowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใถใฉใ†ใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comme du raisin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de uva

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผzรผm gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋„ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซู„ ุงู„ุนู†ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hroznovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hroznovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ่‘ก่„ไธ€ๆ ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grozdni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรบgu-lรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะทั–ะผ ั‚ำ™ั€ั–ะทะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ แƒซแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผzรผm kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ como uva

Etymology

The word 'grapey' is derived from the noun 'grape,' which has its origins in the Old French term 'grape' referring to clusters of grapes. This term then evolved into Middle English 'grape' and has been used to describe the fruit for centuries. The suffix '-y' is commonly added in English to adjectives to denote a characteristic associated with the root noun. In the case of 'grapey,' it encapsulates the sense or flavor characteristic of grapes, often utilized in culinary and tasting contexts. Grapes themselves have been cultivated for thousands of years, and the appreciation for their flavor has led to a broad vocabulary to describe various aspects of their taste and aroma. As wine culture has evolved, so has the need for descriptive terms like 'grapey' to capture the essence of specific wines or products that highlight the grape flavor.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,616, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.