Sour
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsaʊ.ə/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sour is an adjective meaning Tasting of acidity.
Meaning
Tasting of acidity.
More Meanings
- Made rancid by fermentation, etc.
- Tasting or smelling rancid.
- (of a person's character) Hostile or unfriendly.
- Excessively acidic and thus infertile. (of soil)
- Containing excess sulfur. (of petroleum)
- Unfortunate or unfavorable.
- (music) Off-pitch, out of tune.
Example Sentences
He gave me a sour look.
Lemons have a sour taste.
Don't drink that milk; it's turned sour.
All sour things, as vinegar, provoke appetite.
Word Forms
- sourer
- sourest
- sours
- souring
- soured
- souredst
- soureth
Synonyms for sour
Depending on context, synonyms include acetose, acetous, acid, acidulent, tart, sullen.
Antonyms for sour
Common opposites include sweet, dulcify, edulcorate, dulcorate, sweeten.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rancid, tart, tartness, acerb, acerbic, sullen.
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