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vinegariness

vinegariness

9.4
A sharp sour taste like vinegar
  • noun
  • /ˌvɪnɪˈɡɛrɪnəs/
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  • The vinegariness of the salad dressing added a sharp tang to the greens.

Examples

  • Over time, the wine developed a noticeable vinegariness that ruined its flavor.

  • The vinegariness of the sauce was too strong for my taste.

  • Some people dislike the vinegariness of certain pickled vegetables.

  • I love the vinegariness in this salad dressing.

  • The vinegariness of the salad dressing added a refreshing kick to the meal.

  • Some people enjoy the vinegariness of homemade pickles for its bold flavor.

  • The chef noted that the vinegariness of the sauce complemented the dish perfectly.

Synonyms

acidity
vsvinegariness
3 3.4

A sour, sharp taste like in lemon or vinegar

focuses on resemblance to a common sour condiment rather than chemical cause
tartness
vsvinegariness
2 3.7

A sharp, sour taste often in fruits

is applied more to tastes like a common sour condiment than to fruit
sourness
vsvinegariness
1 1.2

A sharp, acidic taste like lemon or vinegar

is used more for tastes like a common sour condiment than general foods
tanginess
vsvinegariness
1 4.2

A sharp, pleasantly sour taste like lemon, often with a little spice

is harsher and purely acidic rather than pleasantly tart or spicy
vinegarishness
vsvinegariness
9.9

A sharp sour taste like vinegar

has identical meaning but uses a different word form
acidulousness
vsvinegariness
9.9

A slight sour taste in food or drink

is stronger naming a sharper sour quality like a common sour condiment
acidulous flavor
vsvinegariness
7.6

A sharp, slightly sour taste that feels fresh in the mouth

is the general quality rather than a specific food taste
acerbity
vsvinegariness
9.9

A sharp, sour taste that makes your mouth pucker

focuses on pure sourness resembling a common sour condiment rather than bitterness

Antonyms

4 1.0

A pleasant smell like flowers or fresh bread

How Sour

sourness
1 1.2
acidity
3 3.4
vinegariness
9.4
tanginess
1 4.2

Surface Forms

vinegariness singular

Morphology

vinegariness = vinegary (transparent) = vinegar + y + ness

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'vinegary', yielding a straightforward abstract noun.

Etymology

Vinegariness comes from vinegar, which long ago meant 'sour wine', or wine that had turned sharp and sour, and the vine part links it to wine and grapes. So vinegariness means the 'sour' or 'acidic' quality that tastes like vinegar.