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sour-tasting

sour-tasting

1.0
Tasting sharp and like lemon or vinegar
  • adjective
  • /ˈsaʊərˌteɪstɪŋ/
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  • She made a sour-tasting sauce to accompany the fried fish.

But almost certainly it has something to do also with the perception of sour taste on the tongue.

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Examples

  • I can't stand sour-tasting candies.

  • The sour-tasting lemonade was a refreshing treat on a hot day.

  • She bit into the sour-tasting candy, wincing at its sharpness.

  • Some sour-tasting fruits, like grapefruits, are an acquired taste.

  • The lemonade was so sour-tasting that I couldn't finish my glass.

  • The sour-tasting lemonade was refreshing on a hot day.

  • The sour-tasting yogurt was surprisingly popular among consumers.

Synonyms

sour
vssour-tasting
61 1.0

Having a sharp taste like lemon or vinegar

is the neutral label for that same sharp or tart flavor
tangy
vssour-tasting
15 3.6

A strong, pleasantly sour taste like lemon

is the same sharp quality but without the implied pleasantness
acidic
vssour-tasting
4 3.5

Tasting sharp and sour like lemon or vinegar

names the plain sharp taste without extra intensity or imagery
tart
vssour-tasting
3 2.2

Having a sharp, sour taste like a lemon

covers that sharp flavor but in broader food contexts
astringent
vssour-tasting
  • Specialized
1 7.8

A sharp sour or bitter taste that makes your mouth pucker

names the tart flavor itself, not the mouth-puckering effect
vinegary
vssour-tasting
1 5.9

Having a sharp, sour taste or smell

is about tart flavor generally, not the fermented vinegar scent
acid
vssour-tasting
1.7

Tasting sour and sharp like lemon

describes the basic sharp taste without implying extreme bite
acid-tasting
vssour-tasting
3.9

Having a sharp, sour taste like lemon or vinegar

refers to the same tart taste but in general terms
sharp-tasting
vssour-tasting
3.9

A strong, slightly sour taste like in aged cheese or salad dressing

expresses the core tart taste without stressing pungency
vinegarish
vssour-tasting
8.6

A taste or smell that is sharp and sour like vinegar

is the basic tart flavor rather than specifically vinegar like
acetose
vssour-tasting
  • Archaic
9.9

Having a sharp taste or smell like vinegar

refers to sourness broadly rather than that specific vinegar note
acidulous
vssour-tasting
9.6

Slightly sour in taste or tone

names the general sharp taste but not the mild, bitter hint
acidulent
vssour-tasting
9.9

A little sour in taste like a lemon

describes the straightforward sharp flavor rather than a mild version
subacid
vssour-tasting
8.4

A little sour in taste, not as strong as a sour fruit

indicates the full sharp flavor rather than the milder form
sourish
vssour-tasting
3.4

Has a slightly sharp taste like lemon

denotes the clear sharp or tart flavor instead of slightness
acerbic
vssour-tasting
7.9

A sharp sour taste like lemon or grapefruit

refers to the tart flavor without implying bitterness or harshness
acerb
vssour-tasting
9.9

Having a sour or bitter taste that feels sharp

is the neutral tart taste without added bitter or harsh tone
sharpish
vssour-tasting
  • UK
6.0

A little strong in taste or smell, like lemon

means the clear sharp flavor rather than the weaker, mild kind

Antonyms

Tasting like sugar or honey

How Sour

acidic
4 3.5
sour-tasting
1.0
tangy
15 3.6
tart
3 2.2

Surface Forms

sour-tasting positive

Morphology

sour-tasting = sour + tasting (transparent) = sour + taste + ing

Clear, literal combination of 'sour' and 'tasting' meaning 'having a sour taste', which a B1 learner can derive from the components.

Etymology

The word sour-tasting starts with sour, from an old English word sūr meaning 'sharp' or 'acid', and the ending -tasting simply means 'having a certain taste'. So, sour-tasting describes something that has a sharp, acidic flavor.