CEFR B2

sourness

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being sour, either in taste or in temperament.

Examples

The unexpected sourness of the milk meant it had gone bad overnight.
After losing the game, a noticeable sourness lingered in the team's mood.

Synonyms: tartness, acidity, bitterness, acerbity

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sourness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsaʊərnəs/

Definition

The quality or state of being sour, either in taste or in temperament.

Examples

The unexpected sourness of the milk meant it had gone bad overnight.
After losing the game, a noticeable sourness lingered in the team's mood.
She added a touch of sugar to balance the natural sourness of the cranberries in the sauce.

Synonyms of sourness

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