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acid-tasting

acid-tasting

3.9
Having a sharp, sour taste like lemon or vinegar
  • adjective
  • /ˈæsɪdˌteɪstɪŋ/
translation icon : ácido
  • The lemonade was particularly acid-tasting due to the fresh lemons.

Examples

  • The sauce turned out too acid-tasting after adding too much vinegar.

  • Some wild berries have a distinctly acid-tasting flavor that makes them less palatable.

  • The lemonade was very acid-tasting.

  • I love the acid-tasting candies from the store.

  • The lemonade was particularly acid-tasting due to the fresh lemons.

  • Some wild berries have a distinctly acid-tasting flavor that makes them less palatable.

  • The sauce turned out too acid-tasting after adding too much vinegar.

Synonyms

tangy
vsacid-tasting
15 3.6

A strong, pleasantly sour taste like lemon

is the plain sour idea and may be less lively or pleasant
acidic
vsacid-tasting
4 3.5

Tasting sharp and sour like lemon or vinegar

refers more broadly to tasting sour rather than this clear match
tart
vsacid-tasting
3 2.2

Having a sharp, sour taste like a lemon

covers sour taste generally not only this bright lemonlike quality
astringent
vsacid-tasting
  • Specialized
1 7.8

A sharp sour or bitter taste that makes your mouth pucker

names simple sour taste without emphasizing mouthfeel or bitterness
vinegary
vsacid-tasting
1 5.9

Having a sharp, sour taste or smell

describes general sourness without the narrow vinegar association
acid
vsacid-tasting
1.7

Tasting sour and sharp like lemon

is the general term for tasting sour with less extreme focus
acidulous
vsacid-tasting
9.6

Slightly sour in taste or tone

expresses a plain sour quality that can be stronger than this
acidulent
vsacid-tasting
9.9

A little sour in taste like a lemon

denotes a sour taste that can be more direct or sharp
sour-tasting
vsacid-tasting
1.0

Tasting sharp and like lemon or vinegar

is the broader idea of tasting sour not only tart flavours
sourish
vsacid-tasting
3.4

Has a slightly sharp taste like lemon

is the general sour sense that can include stronger examples
subacid
vsacid-tasting
8.4

A little sour in taste, not as strong as a sour fruit

stands for tasting sour more generally and possibly with more acid
vinegarish
vsacid-tasting
8.6

A taste or smell that is sharp and sour like vinegar

is the general sour taste rather than this vinegarlike specificity
acetose
vsacid-tasting
  • Archaic
9.9

Having a sharp taste or smell like vinegar

is broader naming sour taste without tying it to vinegar
tanged
vsacid-tasting
7.7

Having a strong, sharp taste or smell that you notice quickly

focuses specifically on sour taste rather than general distinctiveness
sharp-tasting
vsacid-tasting
3.9

A strong, slightly sour taste like in aged cheese or salad dressing

is about tasting sour specifically rather than general pungency
acerbic
vsacid-tasting
7.9

A sharp sour taste like lemon or grapefruit

refers to sour taste generally without the stronger bitter edge

Antonyms

23 2.0

Food that has a very weak taste and little or no strong flavor

Tasting like sugar or honey

How Sour

sour
61 1.0
acid-tasting
3.9
tangy
15 3.6
acidulous
9.6
mild
107 1.0

Surface Forms

acid-tasting positive

Morphology

acid-tasting = acid + tasting (transparent) = acid + taste + ing

The meaning is directly predicted by combining 'acid' and the participial 'tasting' to mean 'having a sour taste.'

Etymology

Acid-tasting comes from acid, a word that originally meant 'sour', and the clear English part -tasting. So, acid-tasting means having a 'sour' or sharp flavor, like lemon or vinegar.