lemony
Britishadjective
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having or resembling the taste or colour of a lemon
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slang angry or irritable
Example Sentences
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They turned to Malibu Tile Works, but the stock colors weren’t right — too bright, too lemony, not warm enough.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The snackiest expression of the theme: a loose, lemony caper relish that lives in the refrigerator waiting to improve whatever happens to cross its path.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
Spices: Sumac is a great option because it’s acidic yet earthy, tart and slightly lemony, Chavez explains.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2026
“If it can make Bourbon Street smell lemony fresh,” Torres says the bottle will read, “imagine what it can do for you.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 16, 2025
I knew the threat of future attacks had dropped to a low, lemony yellow.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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