Fruitlike

Pronunciation: /frutlaɪk/

Definitions of fruitlike

adjective resembling or characteristic of a fruit in taste, appearance, or texture

Example Sentences

A1 The apple tasted fruitlike.

A2 She picked a fruitlike flower from the garden.

B1 The new hybrid fruit had a unique fruitlike flavor.

B2 The artist painted a still life of various fruitlike objects.

C1 The scientist discovered a new species of fruitlike fungi.

C2 The perfume had a subtle fruitlike fragrance that lingered in the air.

Examples of fruitlike in a Sentence

formal The scientist described the new species of plant as having fruitlike characteristics.

informal I tried this new fruitlike drink and it was surprisingly refreshing.

slang These candies taste so fruitlike, it's like eating real fruit!

figurative Her smile was so bright and fruitlike, it lit up the room.

Grammatical Forms of fruitlike

• past tense: fruitliked
• plural: fruitlikes
• comparative: more fruitlike
• superlative: most fruitlike
• present tense: fruitlike
• future tense: will fruitlike
• perfect tense: have fruitliked
• continuous tense: is fruitliking
• singular: fruitlike
• positive degree: fruitlike
• infinitive: to fruitlike
• gerund: fruitliking
• participle: fruitlike

Origin and Evolution of fruitlike

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'fruitlike' originated from the combination of 'fruit' and the suffix '-like', which is used to indicate a resemblance or similarity to something.

Evolution of the word: The use of 'fruitlike' has remained consistent in its meaning of resembling or having qualities of fruit. However, as language and culture evolve, the contexts in which this word is used may have shifted over time.