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astringence

astringence

9.9
A sharp, puckering taste that makes your mouth feel dry, often in tea or wine
  • noun
  • /əˈstrɪn.dʒəns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : astringencia
  • Some red wines are prized for their subtle astringence.

Examples

  • The astringence of the unripe fruit made my mouth pucker.

  • The astringence of the unripe persimmon made my mouth pucker.

  • Green tea often leaves a mild astringence on the palate after drinking.

  • There is a noticeable astringence in this wine.

  • The astringence of the unripe fruit made my mouth pucker.

  • After drinking the astringent herbal tea, I felt a sharp sensation in my mouth.

  • The astringence of the wine left a dry, tart taste on my tongue.

Synonyms

astringency
vsastringence
1 8.4

A sharp taste that makes your mouth pucker and feel dry

has the same meaning but is an alternative noun form or spelling

Antonyms

sweetness
34 1.0

A pleasant sugary taste like ripe fruit or honey

Surface Forms

astringence singular
astringences plural

Morphology

astringence = astringent (semi-transparent) = astringent + ence

The noun is a regular nominalization of 'astringent', but the adjective is a learned Latinate word with a fairly specialized meaning.

Etymology

The word astringence comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and stringere 'to tighten', the same root as the common word string. So astringence is a sharp, puckering taste or feeling that makes your mouth feel tight.