gaminess

noun

Definition of gaminessnext
as in earthiness

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Recent Examples of gaminess There’s no gaminess to be found. — Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026 The consomé contains soft garbanzo beans and rice, and the spicing makes the gaminess manageable. — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaminess
  1. earthiness
  2. saltiness
  3. suggestiveness
  4. broadness
  5. coarseness
  6. crudeness
  7. ribaldry
  8. impurity
Noun
  • Plush tannins support luscious flavors of purple plum, eucalyptus, and lavender with a soft touch of earthiness on the orange peel finish.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Fresh, plump blueberries in the salad add little bursts of sweetness, and the earthiness of lightly toasted and sliced almonds give balance to the vinegar.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of earthiness
Noun
  • Kroger Golden Rounds Our editors liked the texture and saltiness of Kroger’s Golden Rounds, but not necessarily the flavor.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • On a molecular level, the researchers found that these peptides all targeted the transmembrane channel-like protein 4 (TMC4) receptor, which essentially detects saltiness and sends these signals to the brain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of saltiness
Noun
  • The Averys also lack the deep, metaphysical suggestiveness of the Gottliebs.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The bucket quickly went viral for its not-safe-for-work suggestiveness.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of suggestiveness
Noun
  • The indistinctiveness of the visuals is matched by the broadness of the characters and story.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The broadness of this timeframe has played into Disney’s hands in light of recent developments.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of broadness
Noun
  • Most denim blends using hemp only include 20 or 30 percent of the fiber due to its coarseness.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • But many seemingly urbane texts also benefited from the intellectual and moral coarseness of their times.
    — Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of coarseness
Noun
  • There’s some rudeness, aggressive conversations, and crudeness, but nothing too over the top.
    — Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
Definition of crudeness
Noun
  • Finding liberty in punk artistry, Dury updated the tradition of British music-hall ribaldry and rude folk humor.
    — Armond White, National Review, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The young woman disappeared in the ribaldry, everyone smelling of perfume and drowning one another out in their hysterical good time.
    — David Rabe, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2020
Definition of ribaldry
Noun
  • For the collection, the mill applies a special cleaning process to cotton that removes 80 percent of impurities.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Finish Skin Prep With a Toner or Essence After cleansing, a toning step can remove any leftover impurities from the pores and balance the skin’s pH level, while essences—which have a slightly thicker texture—tend to be more hydrating.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of impurity

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“Gaminess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaminess. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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