astringency

[əˈstrɪndʒənsi]

astringency Definition

the quality of being astringent, causing the contraction of body tissues, typically of the skin or mucous membranes.

Using astringency: Examples

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

  • Example

    The astringency of the unripe fruit made my mouth pucker.

  • Example

    The tea's astringency left a dry feeling in my mouth.

  • Example

    The astringency of the tonic helped to tighten the skin on my face.

astringency Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for astringency

Antonyms for astringency

Phrases with astringency

  • the dry, puckering sensation in the mouth caused by tannins in wine

    Example

    The astringency of the red wine was too strong for my taste.

  • astringency of persimmons

    the mouth-puckering sensation caused by the high levels of tannins in unripe persimmons

    Example

    The astringency of the persimmons made them unpleasant to eat until they were fully ripe.

  • the dry, puckering sensation in the mouth caused by tannins in tea

    Example

    The astringency of the black tea was balanced by the addition of milk and sugar.

Origins of astringency

from Latin 'astringere', meaning 'to bind fast'

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Summary: astringency in Brief

'Astringency' [əˈstrɪndʒənsi] refers to the quality of causing the contraction of body tissues, typically of the skin or mucous membranes. It is often used to describe the dry, puckering sensation in the mouth caused by tannins in wine, tea, or unripe fruits like persimmons. Synonyms include 'harshness' and 'roughness,' while antonyms include 'smoothness' and 'mildness.'