Sourly: meaning, definitions and examples

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sourly

 

[ หˆsaสŠษ™rli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

when describing the taste of something

In a sour manner, with a sharp taste that is acidic and unpleasant.

Synonyms

acridly, bitterly, tartly

Examples of usage

  • The lemonade was made sourly by adding too much citric acid.
  • She looked at him sourly, as if she had just tasted something very unpleasant.
Context #2 | Adverb

when describing someone's expression or tone

In a displeased or resentful manner, often displayed through facial expressions or voice tone.

Synonyms

grumpily, peevishly, testily

Examples of usage

  • She responded sourly to his question, clearly irritated by it.
  • He looked at her sourly, his eyebrows furrowed in annoyance.

Translations

Translations of the word "sourly" 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ะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwaล›no

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ธใฃใฑใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aigre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agrio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ekลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ง›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงู…ุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kyselรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyslo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kislo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบrt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆา›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agrio

Etymology

The word 'sourly' is derived from the Middle English word 'sour', which can be traced back to the Old English word 'sลซr'. The concept of sourness has been associated with unpleasantness or displeasure throughout history, leading to the development of the adverb 'sourly' to describe taste, expressions, or tones that convey a sense of acidity or bitterness.

See also: sour, source, sourness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,235, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.