acidulous
[uh-sij-uh-luh s]
- slightly sour.
- sharp; caustic: his acidulous criticism of the book.
- moderately acid or tart; subacid.
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Also acidulent.
Origin of acidulous
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Related Words for acidulous
acerbic, dry, piquant, sharp, tart, acerb, biting, cutting, mocking, sarcastic, ironicalExamples from the Web for acidulous
Historical Examples of acidulous
She is an acidulous maiden person with ultra-ritualistic tendencies.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
She might marry or might miss, or grow into an acidulous red-headed woman.
The Wind BlowethBrian Oswald Donn-Byrne
Sudden, thunderous outpourings of acidulous and gluey fluid.
After the RainSam Vaknin
Fragrant; golden yellow; tastes oily, acidulous, and resinous.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume IIArnold Cooley
The product is yellowish and acidulous, from the presence of acetic acid.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume IIArnold Cooley
acidulous
acidulent
- rather sour
- sharp or sour in speech, manner, etc; acid
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Word Origin for acidulous
C18: from Latin acidulus sourish, diminutive of acidus sour
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Word Origin and History for acidulous
1769, "sub-acidic," used figuratively for "sour-tempered;" from Latin acidulus "slightly sour," a diminutive of acidus (see acid (adj.)).
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acidulous
(ə-sĭj′ə-ləs)- Slightly acid or sour.
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