lemony

/'leməni/

Thân thiện

The baker added a lemony glaze to the fresh cake.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a sour taste characteristic of a lemon.
   • Having the flavor, aroma, or qualities suggestive of a lemon.

Usage

The adjective "lemony" is used to describe a taste, smell, or sometimes a color that is reminiscent of lemons. It is typically used before a noun or after a linking verb like "is," "tastes," or "smells."

Examples

• The cake had a delightfully lemony frosting.
• This herbal tea is surprisingly lemony.
• She detected a clean, lemony scent from the detergent.

Advanced Usage

• "lemony-fresh": Used to describe a very clean, bright scent reminiscent of lemons.
  • The kitchen had a lemony-fresh smell after she cleaned the counters.
• "lemony tang": A phrase used to emphasize a sharp, sour lemon flavor.
  • The dressing had a pleasant lemony tang.

Variants and Related Words

• Lemon (n): The sour, yellow citrus fruit from which the adjective "lemony" is derived.
• Lemon-like (adj): Similar to a lemon; often used interchangeably with "lemony."
• Citrusy (adj): Having qualities of citrus fruits, which is a broader category that includes lemon.

Synonyms

• Citrusy: Having a taste or smell of citrus fruit.
• Tart: Sharp or sour in taste.
• Tangy: Having a strong, sharp flavor or smell.

Antonyms

• Sweet: Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar.
• Bland: Lacking strong flavor.

Related Phrases

• Lemony flavor: The specific taste of lemon.
  • I love the lemony flavor in this fish dish.
• Lemony aroma: The specific smell of lemon.
  • The lemony aroma of the cleaning product filled the room.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. tasting sour like a lemon

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lemonlike
• sourish
• tangy
• tart