Sour: meaning, definitions and examples
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sour
[ saʊər ]
taste
Having a taste characteristic of that produced by acids; sharp, tart, or tangy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The lemonade was too sour for my liking.
- She made a face at the sour taste of the vinegar.
- The sour grapes left a bitter aftertaste in my mouth.
- The milk had turned sour and was no longer drinkable.
- He winced at the sourness of the unripe fruit.
person
A person who is not pleasant or agreeable.
Synonyms
curmudgeon, grouch, grump, killjoy
Examples of usage
- She was known as a sour in the office because of her constant complaining.
- Don't be such a sour and try to enjoy the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "sour" in other languages:
🇵🇹 azedo
- ácido
- amargo
🇮🇳 खट्टा
- तीखा
- खट्टा स्वाद
🇩🇪 sauer
🇮🇩 asam
🇺🇦 кислий
🇵🇱 kwaśny
🇯🇵 酸っぱい (すっぱい)
🇫🇷 acide
- aigre
- amer
🇪🇸 agrio
- ácido
- amargo
🇹🇷 ekşi
- asitli
- acı
🇰🇷 신
🇸🇦 حامض
🇨🇿 kyselý
🇸🇰 kyslý
🇨🇳 酸的 (suān de)
🇸🇮 kisel
🇮🇸 súrt
🇰🇿 қышқыл
🇬🇪 მჟავე
🇦🇿 turş
🇲🇽 agrio
- ácido
- amargo
Word origin
The word 'sour' has Old English origins, coming from the Proto-Germanic word 'sura'. It has been used for centuries to describe the taste of acidic or tart foods. Over time, it has also been used figuratively to describe a person with a negative or unpleasant attitude.