sourness — the quality or state of being sour; a sharp, acidic taste
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or state of being sour; a sharp, acidic taste
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaʊərnəs/
Example Sentences
- The chef balanced the sourness of the dish with a touch of honey.
- His face revealed his opinion about the sourness of the expired milk before he even spoke.
- The wine's sourness indicated that it had turned to vinegar.
sourness
NOUN[/ˈsaʊərnəs/]
the quality or state of being sour; a sharp, acidic taste
the quality or state of being sour; a sharp, acidic taste
In the darkness, sourness brings such sharpness!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sourness derives from Middle English 'sour,' a word of Germanic origin referring to the fundamental taste sensation of acidity. The term has been used since Old English to describe the sour flavor in food and beverages.
Breakdown
sour (acidic, sharp in taste) + -ness (state or quality of being). The suffix -ness converts the adjective into an abstract noun denoting the condition or degree of sourness.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef balanced the sourness of the dish with a touch of honey.”
“His face revealed his opinion about the sourness of the expired milk before he even spoke.”
“The wine's sourness indicated that it had turned to vinegar.”
“She couldn't hide her reaction to the candy's unexpected sourness.”
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