sour

/sˈa‍ʊ‍ə/

/ˈsaʊɝ/, /ˈsaʊɹ/

[adjective] [verb] [noun]

sour

[ADJECTIVE]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

antonyms : sweet

smelling of fermentation or staleness

synonyms : rancid

showing a brooding ill humor

synonyms : dark

inaccurate in pitch

synonyms : false

off-key

in an unpalatable state

synonyms : off

turned

one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons

to sour

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

go sour or spoil

synonyms : ferment

turn

work

make sour or more sour

synonyms : acetify

acidify

acidulate

antonyms : sweeten

Sour

[NOUN]

the property of being acidic

synonyms : acidity

sourness

the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth

synonyms : sourness

tartness

a cocktail made of a liquor (especially whiskey or gin) mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar

Examples

1. The sour cherries make the best pies.

2. Sour cherry compote is the perfect topping for pancakes or waffles.

3. His constant criticism of others' achievements is just sour grapes due to his lack of success.

4. The sour gourd pickle had a delightful combination of tanginess and spiciness.

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