Finesentence mobile logo
Sign in Login / Register

Sourer: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ‹
Add to dictionary

sourer

 

[ หˆsaสŠษ™rษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste quality

Sourer is a comparative form of the adjective 'sour,' which describes a sharp, acid taste often associated with certain foods like lemons or vinegar. This term can also be used to describe a person's mood or disposition when they are unpleasant or ill-tempered. The sour taste is one of the five primary tastes and is commonly found in natural foods. The word originates from the Old English 'sour,' meaning 'sour' or 'acid.'

Synonyms

acider, bitterer, more sour.

Examples of usage

  • The sourer the lemon, the more zest it adds to the dish.
  • Her attitude became sourer after hearing the news.
  • The milk tasted sourer than usual.
  • I prefer the sourer varieties of yogurt.

Translations

Translations of the word "sourer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น azedo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคŸเฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sauer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธัะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwaล›ny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ธใฃใฑใ„ (ใ™ใฃใฑใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aigre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agrio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ekลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ง› (์‹ ๋ง›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงู…ุถ (ุญู…ุถ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kyselรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyslรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ธ (suฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kislo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆา›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ” (mjave)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sour

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกcido

Etymology

The term 'sour' has its roots in the Old English word 'sour,' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word *sauraz, meaning 'sour' or 'acid.' This word is also related to several other Germanic languages, such as 'sauer' in German, 'zaur' in Old Norse, and 'suur' in Dutch, all of which have similar meanings. Historically, the use of sourness is linked to the importance of fermentation and acidity in food preservation and flavoring. Sour flavors have been recognized and utilized across many cultures, particularly in regions where preservation methods like pickling and fermentation were essential. Over time, the comparative form 'sourer' has emerged to express variations in the intensity of sour tastes or attitudes, reflecting the importance of gastronomic and emotional expressions in human culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,193, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.