Meaning & use

winey

adjective·Advanced

Having a taste, smell, or quality reminiscent of wine.

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The sauce had a rich, winey flavor from the red wine reduction.

A winey aroma filled the cellar where the oak barrels were stored.

A note on using this word

Mainly used in cooking and wine tasting; not to be confused with whiny, which describes complaining in an irritating way.

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vinous

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