acidulous

[əˈsɪdjʊləs]

acidulous Definition

• 1. slightly sour or acidic in taste or smell
• 2. sharp-tasting or sour in manner or tone

Using acidulous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acidulous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The wine had a slightly acidulous taste.

• Example

  She replied with an acidulous remark.

• Example

  His acidulous wit was not appreciated by everyone.

acidulous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acidulous

• acidic
• acerbic
• tart
• sour
• pungent

Antonyms for acidulous

• sweet
• mild
• bland

Phrases with acidulous

• acidulous fruit

  fruit that has a slightly sour or acidic taste

  Example

  Lemons and limes are examples of acidulous fruit.

• acidulous humor

  humor that is sharp-tasting or sour in manner or tone

  Example

  Her acidulous humor was not appreciated by everyone.

• acidulous remarks

  remarks that are sharp-tasting or sour in manner or tone

  Example

  He made some acidulous remarks about the food.

Origins of acidulous

from Latin 'acidulus', diminutive of 'acidus', meaning 'sour'

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Summary: acidulous in Brief

'Acidulous' [əˈsɪdjʊləs] refers to something that is slightly sour or acidic in taste or smell, or sharp-tasting or sour in manner or tone. It can describe food, such as 'acidulous fruit,' or a person's behavior, such as 'her acidulous humor.' Synonyms include 'tart,' 'sour,' and 'pungent,' while antonyms include 'sweet,' 'mild,' and 'bland.'