sour-tasting
Definition
Adjective: Having a taste that is sharp, tart, or acidic, similar to that of a lemon, vinegar, or unripe fruit.
Usage
The adjective "sour-tasting" is used to describe a food, drink, or substance that has a distinctly acidic flavor. It is typically used in a descriptive, often sensory, context.
Examples
- The sour-tasting yogurt was too sharp for the children.
- She made a face after biting into the sour-tasting green apple.
- The sauce had a sour-tasting quality that balanced the dish's richness.
Advanced Usage
- As a sensory descriptor in technical contexts: "The chemist noted the sour-tasting characteristic of the solution, indicating a low pH."
- In comparative descriptions: "The drink was more sour-tasting than I had anticipated."
Variants and Related Words
- Sour (adj): The base adjective, meaning having an acid taste. (e.g., )
- Tart (adj): Sharp or acidic in taste, often used interchangeably with "sour" but can imply a pleasant sharpness. (e.g., )
- Acidic (adj): Having the properties of an acid; can describe both taste and chemical property. (e.g., )
- Tangy (adj): Having a strong, sharp, often pleasant flavor or smell. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Acidic
- Tart
- Sharp
- Acrid (when referring to a sharp, bitter, and unpleasant taste or smell)
Antonyms
- Sweet
- Sweet-tasting
- Sugary
- Mild
Adjective
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having a sour acidic taste
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