chocolaty
UK[ˈtʃɒk.lət.i]US[ˈtʃɑː.kə.lət.i]
adj
having the rich, sweet taste or aroma of chocolate
adj
containing or made with chocolate
Morpheme Breakdown
chocolate
y
chocolate
chocolate
y
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'chocolaty' is a modern english formation that builds upon the borrowed noun 'chocolate'. the base 'chocolate' entered english from spanish in the early 17th century, tracing its origins to the nahuatl word 'xocolātl', a bitter drink made from cacao beans. the english adjectival suffix '-y', of old english/germanic origin, is productively added to nouns to mean "characterized by" or "full of." therefore, 'chocolaty' literally means "having the characteristics of chocolate," a direct and logical derivation describing taste, smell, or composition.
Analysis
Structure: chocolate (chocolate) + y (adjective suffix)
chocolate (from spanish 'chocolate', ultimately from nahuatl 'xocolātl'); y (from old english '-ig', a suffix forming adjectives meaning "having the quality of").
Examples
the cake had a wonderfully rich and chocolaty flavor.
she prefers a less chocolaty frosting for her cupcakes.
the air in the bakery was warm and smelled chocolaty.