sour (**사**워) — having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaʊər/
Korean meaning: 신맛이 나는, 시큼한
Korean pronunciation: **사**워
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's pickles are so sour they could wake the dead!
- His face turned sour when he realized he had to work overtime.
- The milk went sour because I forgot to put it in the refrigerator.
sour
ADJECTIVE//ˈsaʊər//
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar
Image coming soon
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsaʊər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsaʊə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootsour
Origin
고대 영어 'sūr'에서 유래되었으며, 게르만어족의 공통 어근을 가지고 있습니다. 신맛을 나타내는 기본적인 감각 형용사로서 매우 오래된 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
hourpowertowershower
hour
power
tower
shower
🔗Collocations
sour grapes
sour cream
go sour
sour taste
sour milk
sour mood
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother's pickles are so sour they could wake the dead!”
“His face turned sour when he realized he had to work overtime.”
“The milk went sour because I forgot to put it in the refrigerator.”
“Don't eat those sour candies before dinner, or you'll ruin your appetite!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
acidictartsharpbittertangy
Antonyms
sweetpleasantmild
Related
acidvinegarlemontasteflavor
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.