winy

American

[wahy-nee] / ˈwaɪ ni /

Or winey

adjective

winier, winiest

of, like, or characteristic of wine.
affected by wine.

winy British

/ ˈwaɪnɪ /

adjective

a variant spelling of winey

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Etymology

Origin of winy

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at wine, -y ¹

Example Sentences

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She turned those same flavors into a creamy, winy sauce for braised chicken, simmered in a slow cooker.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2023

The winter attractions embrace smoked braised lamb set in puff pastry and capped with whipped feta cheese, and winy braised chicken thighs arranged in their dish with mushrooms and farro.

From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2023

Serve it all with some bread, rice or noodles to soak up the winy sauce, and enjoy a classic combination of flavors, cooked in a streamlined, not-so-classic way.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2022

The forest air is sweet and winy with decay.

From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2015

He was a fool, Tyrion thought, swirling his cup and staring down into the winy depths.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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