vinegary

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

ruОписывает вкус, запах или характер, которые являются резкими, кислыми или кислотными, как у уксуса.esDescribe un sabor, olor o carácter que es agudo, ácido o avinagrado, como el del vinagre.frDécrit un goût, une odeur ou un caractère qui sont âcres, acides ou acidulés, comme le vinaigre.deBeschreibt einen Geschmack, Geruch oder Charakter, der scharf, sauer oder säuerlich wie Essig ist. Kann auch eine mürrische, gereizte oder verbitterte Wesensart bezeichnen.ptDescreve sabor, cheiro ou caráter acre, azedo ou ácido, como o do vinagre; também pode indicar um tom ou jeito amargo, irritadiço ou mal-humorado.zh形容味道、气味或性格像醋一样酸、尖酸刻薄或辛辣刺激。arيصف طعمًا أو رائحة أو طبعًا حادًّا لاذعًا حمضيًّا كالخل؛ ويُستعمل حرفيًّا للطعام والشراب، ومجازيًّا للكلام والنبرة والسلوك.

1. Tasting or smelling like vinegar B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУксусныйesavinagradofrqui a le goût ou l'odeur du vinaigredeEssigartigptAvinagradozh醋味的arخَلِّيّ

   Synonymes: aceticacetousacidpungentsharpsourtartvinegarish

2. Sour or ill-tempered disposition C1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruКислыйesAgriado o de mal geniofrAigre, acariâtredeSauerptAzedozh酸溜溜arحامض المزاج

   Synonymes: acerbicacidacrimoniouscrankyirasciblepeevishsourtesty

   Antonymes: agreeableamiablegenialgood-naturedpleasantsweet

• more vinegary comparative form
• most vinegary superlative form