Vinegary: meaning, definitions and examples
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vinegary
[ หvษชnษษกษri ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น รกcido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคฐเคเคพ เคเฅเคธเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช essigartig
๐ฎ๐ฉ cuka
๐บ๐ฆ ะพััะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ octowy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ขใฎใใใช
๐ซ๐ท vinaigrรฉ
๐ช๐ธ vinagre
๐น๐ท sirke gibi
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ด ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎู
๐จ๐ฟ ocetovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ octovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ kisem
๐ฎ๐ธ ediksรฝra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sirkษli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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