Winy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwaɪni/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Winy is an adjective meaning Having the taste or qualities of wine.
Meaning
Having the taste or qualities of wine.
More Meanings
- Relating to the effects of drinking wine; especially, winedrunk.
Example Sentences
grapes of a winy taste
The sun had the lovely strong winey warmth, golden over the dark-blue sea.
The sleeve-buttons were topazes, winy-yellow, lightly set in crinkly gold.
[…] our banquet was turned by him to a battle and our winey mirths to bloody rages.
Word Forms
- winier
- winiest
- winey
Synonyms for winy
Depending on context, synonyms include vinous, vinaceous, winelike, tasteful, winey.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include winey, tasteful, vinous, port-winy, winish, winelike.
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