sour
adjective
having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
sourness
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a word derived from
sour.
Example Sentences
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Yet success soon turned to sourness in his relationship with the hierarchy.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2026
While the rankings do take into account both taste and flavor, they are more so based on the level of sourness.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2025
That this sourness tinges the latest “Joe Schmo Show” may be unavoidable.
From Salon ● Jan. 21, 2025
The first tasted the way a pure corn tortilla should: a pleasant initial tinge of sourness, a soft texture, a concluding rush of earthiness.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2024
I duck my chin, unable to respond around the sourness that’s burning the back of my throat.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
