Soured: meaning, definitions and examples
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soured
[ หsaสษrd ]
food spoilage
To soured means to have gone bad or to have a sour taste, usually referring to food items like milk or other dairy products that have fermented beyond their desirable state. It can also refer to a person's mood becoming unpleasant or irritable.
Synonyms
bittered, fermented, spoiled, tarnished.
Examples of usage
- The milk has soured after being left out too long.
- Her mood soured after hearing the bad news.
- The cream soured, resulting in a tangy flavor.
- He soured on the project after encountering too many obstacles.
Translations
Translations of the word "soured" in other languages:
๐ต๐น azedo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช sauer
๐ฎ๐ฉ masam
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะธัะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ kwaลny
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ธใฃใฑใ
๐ซ๐ท aigre
๐ช๐ธ agrio
๐น๐ท ekลi
๐ฐ๐ท ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงู ุถ
๐จ๐ฟ kyselรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ kyslรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ ธ็
๐ธ๐ฎ kislo
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฝrรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าััาัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ turลu
๐ฒ๐ฝ agrio
Etymology
The word 'soured' comes from the verb 'sour,' which originates from the Old English word 'sลซr,' meaning 'sour' or 'bitter.' This term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *sลซraz, which also means 'sour' or 'sour-tasting.' The evolution of the term reflects the various ways in which individuals have described the process of fermentation, spoilage, and the change in flavor profiles. Over time, the term has developed a broader metaphorical meaning, extending beyond food to describe a person's emotional state, indicating a shift from positivity to negativity. This expanded use captures the nuances of human interaction and emotional intelligence, making the word a versatile addition to the English language.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,463, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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