vinegarish

• Beschreibt einen Geschmack oder Geruch, der an Essig erinnert; wird auch im übertragenen Sinn für eine sauertöpfische, mürrische oder scharfe Wesensart verwendet.

Describes a taste or smell resembling vinegar; also used figuratively to describe a sour or sharp temperament.

1. Tasting or smelling like vinegarB2formal

   Having the sharp, sour, or acidic flavor or aroma characteristic of vinegar.

   essigsauer

   • The salad dressing had a slightly vinegarish tang.
   • The wine had turned vinegarish and was undrinkable.
   • A vinegarish smell filled the kitchen from the pickling jars.

   Synonymeacerbicacetousacidacidicacidulouspungentsharpsourtartvinegary

2. Sour or ill-tempered dispositionC1informal

   Having a bitter, irritable, or unfriendly manner.

   Sauer oder mürrisch

   • His vinegarish remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She gave a vinegarish reply to the simple question.
   • The old man had a vinegarish personality that kept people away.

   Synonymeacerbicacrimoniousbitterchurlishcrankyirasciblesharpsourtarttesty

   Antonymeamiablegood-naturedkindlypleasantsweet