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
💡 Concept
the quality or state of being sour; a sharp, acidic taste
🎵 Rhyme
In the darkness, sourness brings such sharpness!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsaʊərnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsaʊənəs/
🌳Etymology
Rootsour
Suffix--ness
🎵Rhyme
harnessdarknesssharpness
harness
darkness
sharpness
🔗Collocations
taste the sourness
overwhelming sourness
sourness of vinegar
reduce sourness
natural sourness
📝Examples
“The chef balanced the sourness of the dish with a touch of honey.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“She couldn't hide her reaction to the candy's unexpected sourness.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
aciditytartnesssharpnesstanginess
Antonyms
sweetnessmildness
Related
sourbittertasteflavoracid
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