vinegarishness
- noun
- /ˈvɪnɪɡərɪʃnəs/
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- The vinegarishness of the sauce overwhelmed the delicate flavor of the fish.
Examples
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There was a distinct vinegarishness to the salad dressing that I didn't enjoy.
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Some wines develop a slight vinegarishness if stored improperly.
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The vinegarishness of the dressing ruined the salad.
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I can't stand the vinegarishness of this sauce!
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The vinegarishness of the pickles made them less appealing to most guests.
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I was surprised by the vinegarishness of the dressing; it overpowered the dish.
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Her face scrunched up at the vinegarishness of the soup, which was too tangy for her taste.
Synonyms
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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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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 sour taste like vinegar
A slight sour taste in food or drink
A sharp, slightly sour taste that feels fresh in the mouth
A sharp, sour taste that makes your mouth pucker
How Sour
Surface Forms
Morphology
vinegarishness = vinegarish (transparent) = vinegar + ish + ness
Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the clear adjective 'vinegarish'; the relation is a standard derivation.
Etymology
The word vinegarishness comes from vinegar, a word that originally meant 'sour wine', plus the parts -ish meaning 'like' and -ness meaning 'state of being'. So vinegarishness is the 'state of being like vinegar', that is 'sour or sharp' in taste.