Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vinegary

adjective

/ˈvɪnəɡəri/

Definition

having the taste or smell of vinegar; sour or sharp in flavor.

Examples

The salad dressing was too vinegary for my taste.
She found the sauce to be excessively vinegary, overshadowing the other flavors.
His comments had a vinegary tone that suggested irritation.

Meaning

The term ‘vinegary’ describes something that has qualities reminiscent of vinegar, particularly in taste or aroma, often implying a certain acidity or tanginess.