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

Words with a similar meaning to sourness:

• tartness
• acidity
• bitterness
• acerbity

Antonyms of sourness

Words with the opposite meaning to sourness:

• sweetness
• mildness

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