Lemony
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Having a flavour or scent resembling that of a lemon, typically sharp, zesty, and citrusy.
“The dressing had a pleasant lemony tang that complemented the salad perfectly.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
lem·on·y
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Wordle
Ends in -ONY with three vowels (E, O, Y) spread through the word, built on the root LEMON
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Scrabble
Y scores 4 points and this familiar adjective plays well in most board positions
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