acidulent
- adjective
- /ˌæsɪˈdʒʌlənt/
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ácido
- Some apples are prized for their acidulent taste, which balances their natural sugars.
Examples
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The lemonade had an acidulent flavor that was both refreshing and tangy.
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She detected an acidulent note in the sauce, complementing the sweetness of the tomatoes.
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The acidulent flavor of the lemon made the dish refreshing.
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Some wines are known for their acidulent notes.
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Some apples are prized for their acidulent taste, which balances their natural sugars.
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The lemonade had an acidulent flavor that was both refreshing and tangy.
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She detected an acidulent note in the sauce, complementing the sweetness of the tomatoes.
Synonyms
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1.0
Having a sharp taste like lemon or vinegar
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3.6
A strong, pleasantly sour taste like lemon
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3.5
Tasting sharp and sour like lemon or vinegar
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2.2
Having a sharp, sour taste like a lemon
1
7.8
A sharp sour or bitter taste that makes your mouth pucker
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5.9
Having a sharp, sour taste or smell
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7.7
Having a sour, vinegar-like smell or taste
Slightly sour in taste or tone
Has a slightly sharp taste like lemon
A little sour in taste, not as strong as a sour fruit
Tasting sharp and like lemon or vinegar
Having a sharp, sour taste like lemon or vinegar
Tasting sour and sharp like lemon
A sharp sour taste like lemon or grapefruit
A taste or smell that is sharp and sour like vinegar
A sour taste or smell like vinegar
Having a sharp taste or smell like vinegar
Antonyms
How Sour
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word acidulent has the same root as acid: Latin acidus meaning 'sour', plus the ending -ulent meaning 'full of'. So acidulent describes something that tastes 'slightly sour', a mild sour note like a little lemon in a sauce.