Nutty (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- My aunt has always been a bit nutty, claiming she can communicate with her deceased cat.
- He's going completely nutty after being locked up in that small room for weeks.
- The amount of homework she had was enough to drive anyone nutty.
- After a few too many drinks, he started acting nutty and singing loudly on top of the tables.
- The loneliness of the isolated cabin was starting to make him feel a little nutty, like he was losing his grip on reality.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Having the flavor of nuts; "a nutty sherry".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The nutty aroma of the roasted coffee filled the air as it brewed in the morning.
- Her grandmother's secret recipe for banana bread involved a special type of flour that gave it a distinct nutty flavor.
- He preferred the rich, nutty taste of a fine Merlot wine to any other variety.
- The chef carefully selected a nutty, aged parmesan to pair with the sweet, caramelized figs.
- As the leaves toasted in the autumn sun, they took on a lovely, nutty smell that wafted through the forest.