vinegarish
/'vinigəriʃ/ Cách viết khác : (vinegary) /'vinigəri/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Having a sour disposition; ill-tempered: Describing a person who is habitually sharp, disagreeable, or irritable in manner. 2. Tasting or smelling like vinegar: Describing a flavor or odor that is sharply acidic, sour, or reminiscent of acetic acid.
Examples
- Describing a person's disposition:
- Her vinegarish remarks made the meeting very uncomfortable.
- The old landlord was known for his vinegarish temperament.
- Describing a taste or smell:
- The salad dressing had a pleasantly vinegarish tang.
- A vinegarish odor rose from the opened jar of pickles.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: Can be used metaphorically to describe something non-physical that has a sharp, unpleasant quality.
- The critic's review was filled with vinegarish wit.
Variants and Related Words
- Vinegary (adj): An alternative and more common form with identical meanings.
- He gave a vinegary smile.
- Vinegar (n): The sour liquid from which the adjective is derived.
- Acetous (adj): A more technical synonym for having the properties of vinegar or acetic acid.
Synonyms
- For disposition: Acrimonious, caustic, sour, sharp-tempered, crabby.
- For taste/smell: Sour, acidic, tart, acetous, pungent.
Related Phrases
- A vinegarish expression: A facial expression that conveys sharpness or displeasure.
- She listened with a vinegarish expression on her face.
- Vinegarish tone: A way of speaking that is sharp and unpleasant.
- His comments were delivered in a vinegarish tone.
Adjective
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having a sour disposition; ill-tempered
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tasting or smelling like vinegar
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