How to Use roasty in a Sentence

roasty

adjective
  • Just a rich and roasty dram that remains in high demand these days.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Tasters agreed that the roasty flavor was akin to a strong espresso.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
  • Not when there’s lamb ragu, sous vide, or 8 pounds of roasty baby backs to be made.
    — Simon Hill, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Just the first roasty, sweet whiff from the glass is a treat in and of itself really.
    — Dallas News, 25 Aug. 2022
  • That will give the veggie a sweet, roasty depth of flavor and hearty-yet-tender texture.
    — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 16 Apr. 2022
  • And the wafting roasty aroma from the eggplant, which lay sliced open on trays, still permeates the kitchen.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2022
  • The jet-black elixir is rich and roasty with a dense, tan head, and packs a punch at 9% ABV.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The milky sweetness of the chocolate when combined with the bold roasty notes of the cheese produces a caramel-like flavor.
    — Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Cubed sweet potato cooks quickly while retaining a roasty flavor.
    — Rachel Boller, chicagotribune.com, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Four bouncy, glossy scallops sit on a bed of the roasty sauce, enhanced by a sweet and sour agrodolce made with fresh strawberries.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Just husk the corn, remove the silk and grill those cobs naked so they’re lightly charred, sweet, slightly crisp with a roasty popcorn taste.
    — Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
  • But this year has been somewhat different for several roasty reasons.
    — Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The thigh meat had a perfect textural crispy exterior and a deep roasty flavor.
    — Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The first of its two fillings is a deeply roasty banana cream that tastes like if Laffy Taffy cost $100.
    — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 17 May 2022
  • The finished product tastes even more chocolatey and robust, with a pleasant roasty quality.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Its palate is toasty and roasty; brioche and mocha are prominent partners throughout the sip, which concludes with a slight menthol tickle.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • If roasty stouts are not your thing, a malty Irish red ale or Irish cream ale might be an appealing alternative.
    — Michael Agnew, Star Tribune, 10 Mar. 2021
  • The beer should have a dark black appearance and malty, roasty, coffee- or chocolate-like first taste with an aftertaste that can range from dry bitter to creamy sweet.
    — Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The result is a nut butter with roasty toasty complexity and the slightest hint of natural sweetness.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Instant coffees that are made well shine a spotlight on a coffee's fruity flavor notes, tartness, and roasty warm flavors like cinnamon and caramel.
    — Jaina Grey, WIRED, 25 June 2024
  • This brew features a strong, roasty chocolate flavor and aroma with lactose (milk sugar) providing a sweet finish and big-bodied beer.
    — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Bi-Rite’s skills at blending sweet-bitter-salty flavors just so, and the balsamic strawberry brings a bright, roasty edge to a classic fruit flavor.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 29 Oct. 2020
  • Most important of these are molecules called pyrazines and furans, which contribute the roasty, nutty flavors that steak aficionados crave.
    — Bob Holmes, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2021
  • All tequilas offer a base level of roasty vegetal notes, but blancos give a bright, sparkly sheen to cocktails, whereas reposados and anjeos add a layer of warmth and spice.
    — John Debary, Bon Appétit, 4 June 2021
  • Think elegant chocolate tarts, creamy chia puddings, roasty cashew ice cream, and tahini-marbled brownies—proof that skipping dairy doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Or try their English-style porter, which uses a blend of roasted and chocolate malts to develop a rich, roasty aroma at 8 percent ABV.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2021
  • The roasty toasty slightly smoky mezcal with notes of vanilla, citrus and cinnamon is bold enough to stand up to the tomato juice, spice, Worcestershire and pickled vegetables but not overwhelm it.
    — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 25 June 2022
  • Chocolate can be a welcome component of a stout, and if integrated into a nonalcoholic version of Guinness Draught’s legendary roasty backbone, well then, kudos.
    — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, 11 Mar. 2022

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