Vinegary

Quick meaning: Vinegary is an adjective meaning Sour; like vinegar.

Meaning

Sour; like vinegar.

More Meanings

1. (figuratively) Acerbic, bitter, irritable.
2. Of a liquid, having turned partially or fully to vinegar.

Example Sentences

A vinegary face has Mrs Miff, and a mortified bonnet, and eke a thirsty soul for sixpences and shillings.

Then she remembered Jalil's disgusting behaviour of the previous evening and turned to give him vinegary words.

Cherry Jones as Nan Pierce (2023), 42:42 from the start, in Succession, season 4, episode 1: “I like my wine thin and vinegary.”

Edward's maiden aunt was a vinegary old soul with a sharp tongue and quick temper; she would not be receiving a wedding invitation.

Synonyms for vinegary

Depending on context, synonyms include acerbic, acrid, sour, tart, vinegarish, bitter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include acetose, acetous, sour, acetic, acid, vinegarish.

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