sourly

• Adverb, das bedeutet „in saurer Weise“ – wörtlich für den Geschmack (sauer schmeckend) oder, häufiger, im übertragenen Sinn für Gesichtsausdruck, Ton oder Haltung einer Person, die verbittert, beleidigt oder gereizt wirkt.

An adverb meaning "in a sour manner" — used literally to describe a taste (e.g., tasting sourly) or, more commonly, figuratively to describe a person's expression, tone, or attitude as bitter, resentful, or ill-tempered.

1. In a bitter or unpleasant mannerB2formal

   In a way that expresses resentment, disappointment, or ill humor.

   Sauer

   • She looked at him sourly after his rude comment.
   • He replied sourly that he didn't care about the outcome.
   • The old man muttered sourly about the changes in the neighborhood.

   Synonymebitterlycrosslygrumpilyirritablymoroselypeevishlyresentfullysullenlytestily

   Antonymeagreeablyamiablycheerfullypleasantlysweetly

2. With a sharp or acidic tasteB1formal

   In a manner that has a sharp, acidic, or tart flavor.

   Sauer

   • The lemon tasted sourly on her tongue.
   • The wine had turned sourly, so they didn't drink it.
   • He chewed the unripe fruit sourly, making a face.

   Synonymetartly

   Antonymesweetly