acidulous

acid·u·lous

adj \ə-ˈsi-jə-ləs\

Definition of ACIDULOUS

: somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner

Examples of ACIDULOUS

1. <a slightly acidulous drink that is far more refreshing than the overly sweet iced tea that is also available>
2. <a gently acidulous writing style that never becomes annoying>

Origin of ACIDULOUS

Latin acidulus, from acidus

First Known Use: 1769

Related to ACIDULOUS

Synonyms: acid, acidic, sour, sourish, tart, tartish, vinegary

Related Words: dry, soured, unsweetened; pungent, sharp, tangy, zestful, zesty, zingy; astringent, puckery hyperacid

Near Antonyms: sweet; bland, smooth; flat, flavorless, insipid, savorless, tasteless, zestless; dilute, thin, watery, weak

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