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The drink had a lemony taste.
What does Lemony mean?
Lemony means like lemon in taste or smell.
Dictionary definition
Tasting or smelling like lemon.
Example sentences
Lemony in a sentence
medium
The recipe used herbs with a lemony smell.
hard
The food review described the sauce as bright, fresh, and lemony.
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What does lemony mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of lemony.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lemony?
Lemony and citrusy both describe lemon-like flavor or smell.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym or strong contrast for lemony?
Bland is a contrast because it means lacking strong flavor.
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Lemony
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WordLemony.
Partadjective.
MeaningLemony means like lemon in taste or smell.
ExampleExample: The drink had a lemony taste.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lem · uh · nee
- Strongest beat
- lem
- Ending
- nee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lem.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
blandwithout strong flavor
sweetsugary rather than tart
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Hint for students
Lemony means tasting or smelling like lemon.
Common mix-up
Lemony is not the same as sour. Something lemony may be sour, but it specifically has a lemon taste or smell.
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Write one sentence that shows lemony without using the word lemony. Model sentence: The cookies smelled bright and citrusy, like fresh lemon peel. Clue words: citrusy, fresh lemon peel, smelled. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a lemon-like taste or smell?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The cake had a lemony smell even before we tasted it." Why does lemony fit better than sugary?
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