Soured: meaning, definitions and examples

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soured

 

[ หˆsaสŠษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น azedo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคŸเฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sauer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ masam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธัะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwaล›ny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ธใฃใฑใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aigre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agrio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ekลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงู…ุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kyselรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyslรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kislo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝrรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆา›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.