acidulous flavor
- noun
- /əˈsɪdʒələs ˈfleɪvər/
:
sabor ácido
- The acidulous flavor of the vinaigrette added freshness to the salad.
Examples
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Some apples have an acidulous flavor that makes them ideal for pies.
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The dessert had a delightful acidulous flavor that complemented the sweetness.
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Chefs often balance an acidulous flavor with a hint of sweetness.
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I love the acidulous flavors in this salad dressing!
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Some apples have an acidulous flavor that makes them ideal for pies.
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The acidulous flavor of the vinaigrette added freshness to the salad.
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Chefs often balance an acidulous flavor with a hint of sweetness.
Synonyms
3
3.4
A sour, sharp taste like in lemon or vinegar
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3.7
A sharp, sour taste often in fruits
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1.2
A sharp, acidic taste like lemon or vinegar
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4.2
A sharp, pleasantly sour taste like lemon, often with a little spice
A slight sour taste in food or drink
A sharp, sour taste that makes your mouth pucker
A sharp sour taste like vinegar
A sharp sour taste like vinegar
Antonyms
How Sour
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines the adjective 'acidulous' (mildly sour) with 'flavor' (taste), so its meaning 'a slightly sour or sharp taste' is directly compositional from the parts. This is a standard adjective + noun combination and is cross-linguistically transparent (e.g., Spanish 'sabor acidulado'), so a learner who knows both words can derive the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Acidulous flavor comes from the word acid, meaning sour, with a small ending that makes it 'a little' sour. So it is used for a taste that is 'sharp' or 'slightly sour'.