sour
adjective
having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
sourly
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a word derived from
sour.
Example Sentences
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"They prefer to speak to their aunt or uncle elsewhere in Greenland than learn Danish," Mathiassen said sourly.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
There is part of me that wants to be happy about this mission, like Coleman is, instead of sourly mumbling about how the rocket is going up, and then back down.
From Slate ● Apr. 11, 2025
The settlement notes sourly that the bank’s cooperation with authorities was “limited.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2024
In his first spell, Pogba played only seven games — all as a substitute — for United before it ended sourly when he allowed his contract to run down and join Juventus.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2022
Drowning is bad enough, he reflected sourly, but drowning sad and sober, that’s too cruel.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
