Vinegary: meaning, definitions and examples

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vinegary

 

[ หˆvษชnษ™ษกษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste or smell

Vinegary describes a sharp, acidic flavor, often reminiscent of vinegar. This adjective is commonly used to characterize food or drinks that possess a strong sour taste. It can also refer to a pungent odor that is similar to that of vinegar. Foods described as vinegary might be pickled or have vinegar added to enhance their flavor.

Synonyms

acidic, sour, tart

Examples of usage

  • The salad dressing was too vinegary for my taste.
  • She could smell the vinegary aroma of the pickles.
  • The sauce had a distinctly vinegary kick.

Translations

Translations of the word "vinegary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกcido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฐเค•เคพ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช essigartig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cuka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั†ั‚ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ octowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ขใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vinaigrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vinagre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sirke gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹์ดˆ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ocetovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ octovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้†‹ๅ‘ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kisem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ediksรฝra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–ั€ะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sirkษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vinagre

Etymology

The word 'vinegary' originates from the noun 'vinegar,' which itself comes from the Latin 'vinum acer,' meaning 'sour wine.' Vinegar has been used since ancient times for its preservative and flavoring properties. The term 'vinegary' began to emerge in the English language in the late 14th century. The adjective captures the distinctive qualities of vinegar, which is often used in cooking and food preservation. Over the years, 'vinegary' has come to describe not only the flavor profile of various dishes but also a particular pungent smell that can evoke memories of fermented foods. Its use in culinary contexts expands beyond just taste, reflecting the complex nature of flavor and aroma in gastronomy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,069, 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.