Vinegary
adjective
Having a sour or bitter taste or character; similar to vinegar.
The wine had turned vinegary, making it unpleasant to drink.
Often appears as...
- vinegary taste
- vinegary smell
adjective
Sharp or caustic in manner.
Her vinegary tone made me feel uncomfortable.
Often appears as...
- vinegary tone
- vinegary comment
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Having a sour or bitter taste or character; similar to vinegar.
The wine had turned vinegary, making it unpleasant to drink.
Often appears as...
- vinegary taste
- vinegary smell
adjective
Sharp or caustic in manner.
Her vinegary tone made me feel uncomfortable.
Often appears as...
- vinegary tone
- vinegary comment
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Suggests something has spoiled or, figuratively, that a situation has soured.
The mood at the party grew vinegary after the argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Taste Sensation
Primarily used to emphasize the sharpness or pungency of food or drinks.
I added a few drops of lemon to give the dressing a vinegary kick.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Warning
Can imply food or drink is going bad; use it to warn someone politely.
You might want to try the sauce before adding it; it's a bit vinegary.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Suggests something has spoiled or, figuratively, that a situation has soured.
The mood at the party grew vinegary after the argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Taste Sensation
Primarily used to emphasize the sharpness or pungency of food or drinks.
I added a few drops of lemon to give the dressing a vinegary kick.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Warning
Can imply food or drink is going bad; use it to warn someone politely.
You might want to try the sauce before adding it; it's a bit vinegary.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Suggests something has spoiled or, figuratively, that a situation has soured.
The mood at the party grew vinegary after the argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Taste Sensation
Primarily used to emphasize the sharpness or pungency of food or drinks.
I added a few drops of lemon to give the dressing a vinegary kick.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Warning
Can imply food or drink is going bad; use it to warn someone politely.
You might want to try the sauce before adding it; it's a bit vinegary.
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Quote examples
Rachel Khoo
British Chef
Pickled chillies are a must with wantan mee. I could eat a whole bowl of them - they're hot, salty, vinegary and sour all at the same time.
Quote examples
Rachel Khoo
British Chef
Pickled chillies are a must with wantan mee. I could eat a whole bowl of them - they're hot, salty, vinegary and sour all at the same time.
Example 1 of 1
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