sourish

adjective

Definition of sourishnext
as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids real French Chablis is going to taste sourish to someone who's had only the jug wine marketed under that name

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sourish
  1. acidic
  2. acid
  3. sour
Adjective
  • Soil Composition The Christmas cactus prefers a well-draining soil that is neutral or acidic.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, the enamel can handle acidic pan sauces that would jeopardize the seasoning of a regular cast iron.
    Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of acidic
Adjective
  • Since azaleas are acid soil-loving plants, pine needles, aged pine bark, or leaf mold are ideal mulches.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Last year, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality fined Intel for failing to control air emissions of acid gases at its Hillsboro chip production facility.
    Arlene Blum, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of acid
Adjective
  • There are plenty of sour notes within this dynasty as a legendary mogul (Terrence Howard) and his ruthless wife/partner-in-crime (Taraji P. Henson) try to maintain order while various heirs vie for the throne.
    Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The only sour note was sounded when it was revealed that Ademola Lookman of Nigeria had been voted the Men’s African Player of the Year, beating the Moroccan candidate Achraf Hakimi.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of sour
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souring

sourish

sourly

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