vinegary

• Beschreibt einen Geschmack, Geruch oder Charakter, der scharf, sauer oder säuerlich wie Essig ist. Kann auch eine mürrische, gereizte oder verbitterte Wesensart bezeichnen.

Describes a taste, smell, or character that is sharp, sour, or acidic, like vinegar.

1. Tasting or smelling like vinegarB2formal

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

   Essigartig

   • The salad dressing had a vinegary tang that was quite strong.
   • The pickles were too vinegary for my taste.
   • A vinegary smell filled the kitchen from the open bottle.

   Synonymeaceticacetousacidpungentsharpsourtartvinegarish

2. Sour or ill-tempered dispositionC1informal

   Describing a person's mood or character as being sour, irritable, or bad-tempered.

   Sauer

   • His vinegary remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
   • She had a vinegary attitude that drove people away.
   • The old man was known for his vinegary comments about modern life.

   Synonymeacerbicacidacrimoniouscrankyirasciblepeevishsourtesty

   Antonymeagreeableamiablegenialgood-naturedpleasantsweet