acidulousness
- noun
- /əˈsɪdʒələsnəs/
:
acidez
- Its slight acidulousness balanced the sweetness of the dessert perfectly.
Examples
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The acidulousness of the lemonade gave it a refreshing tang on a hot day.
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Some people enjoy the acidulousness found in green apples and certain wines.
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The acidulousness of the fruit made it refreshing.
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Many people enjoy the acidulousness of green apples.
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The acidulousness of the yogurt provided a zesty flavor that enhanced the dish.
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Her face contorted slightly at the acidulousness of the sour candy.
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The acidulousness in the vinaigrette complemented the fresh salad ingredients.
Synonyms
4
1.0
A sharp taste you feel in the mouth, like lemon
3
3.4
A sour, sharp taste like in lemon or vinegar
2
3.7
A sharp, sour taste often in fruits
1
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 sharp, slightly sour taste that feels fresh in the mouth
A sharp, sour taste that makes your mouth pucker
A sharp sour taste like vinegar
A sharp sour taste like vinegar
Antonyms
How Acidic
- Specialized
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7.5
3
3.4
- Specialized
- Specialized
2
6.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Acidulousness comes from the root acid, meaning 'sour', with the small ending -ulous meaning 'a little' and -ness that makes it a noun. So, acidulousness is the state of being slightly sour or tangy, which is why we use it for foods and drinks with a light sharp taste.