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/
Korean meaning: 신맛, 시큼한 맛의 상태나 성질
Korean pronunciation: **사우**어니스
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'sour'에 명사형 접미사 '-ness'가 붙어 형성된 단어입니다. 'sour'는 게르만어족에서 유래되었으며, 신맛을 나타내는 기본적인 미각 표현어입니다.
🎵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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