Another word for sour
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Another word for sour
ModifierSour in taste
Synonym Study
- Tart suggests a slightly stinging sharpness or sourness and usually connotes that this may be pleasant to the taste a tart cherry pie
- Acidulous suggests a slightly sour or acid quality acidulous spring water
- Acid suggests a sourness that is normal or natural a lemon is an acid fruit
- Sour usually implies an unpleasant sharpness of taste and often connotes fermentation or rancidity sour milk
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