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winey

American  
[wahy-nee] / ˈwaɪ ni /

adjective

winier, winiest
  1. a variant of winy.


winey British  
/ ˈwaɪnɪ /

adjective

  1. having the taste or qualities of wine

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Example Sentences

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I think of it instead as mysterious, perfumed, winey, deep.

From Seattle Times

What if I kept that incredible buttery, garlicky, winey sauce — and put it on something that wouldn't induce anaphylaxis?

From Salon

A couple people remarked that it was "winey," while someone else tasted "hops."

From Salon

People describe it as a sort of winey flavor.

From Salon

People enjoy the winey half hours, although some confide they miss the camaraderie at Quality Wines.

From Washington Post