Edulcorate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈdʌlkəɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Edulcorate is a verb meaning (rare) To sweeten.
Meaning
(rare) To sweeten.
More Meanings
- (rare) To make more acceptable or palatable.
- (rare) To free from acidity.
Example Sentences
I guess I am simply accustomed to dealing with more edulcorated versions of xenophobia.
The more Judicious of the Chymiſts themſelves do ſeveral of them novv acknovvledge, that the bare reducing of Pearls to fine Povvder, affords a Medicine much richer in the Vertues of the Pearls, then the Magiſtery, prepar'd by diſſolving them in acid Spirits, and precipitating them vvith Oyl of Tartar, and aftervvards ſcrupulously edulcorating them.
Word Forms
- edulcorates
- edulcorating
- edulcorated
Synonyms for edulcorate
Depending on context, synonyms include dulcify, dulcorate, sweeten.
Antonyms for edulcorate
Common opposites include sour, acidify, acidulate, acetify.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dulcorate, dulcify, sweeten, besweeten, outsweeten, honey.
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