lemony

/'leməni/

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Word: Lemony

Definition: "Lemony" is an adjective that describes something that has a taste or smell similar to a lemon. It usually means it is sour or refreshing, like when you bite into a lemon.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "lemony" to describe food or drinks that have a lemon flavor.
• You can also use it to describe scents or anything that reminds you of lemons.

Example:

• Simple: The lemonade was very lemony and refreshing on a hot day.
• Advanced: The dessert had a lemony zest that perfectly balanced the sweetness of the cake.

Word Variants:

• Noun: Lemon (the fruit itself)
• Adverb: Lemony (used less often, but could describe how something is done; e.g., She spoke in a lemony tone.)
• Related words: Limoncello (a lemon-flavored Italian liqueur), Lemonade (a drink made from lemons).

Different Meanings:

• While "lemony" generally refers to the taste or smell of lemons, it can also refer to things that have a bright yellow color similar to that of lemons.

Synonyms:

• Sour
• Tart
• Citrusy
• Zesty

Idioms:

There aren't specific idioms related to "lemony," but the phrase "when life gives you lemons" means to make the best out of a bad situation. It highlights the idea of turning something sour into something positive.

Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific phrasal verbs that use "lemony," but you might encounter phrases like "lemonade stand," which refers to a small business selling lemonade, often run by children.

Summary:

"Lemony" is a descriptive word that brings to mind the refreshing sourness of lemons, often used in cooking, baking, and discussing flavors.

Academic

Adjective

1. tasting sour like a lemon

Synonyms

• lemonlike
• sourish
• tangy
• tart