vinegarish

• Описывает вкус или запах, напоминающий уксус; также используется в переносном смысле для описания кислого или резкого характера.

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.

   Уксусный

   • 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.

   Синонимыacerbicacetousacidacidicacidulouspungentsharpsourtartvinegary

2. Sour or ill-tempered dispositionC1informal

   Having a bitter, irritable, or unfriendly manner.

   Кислый или сварливый

   • 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.

   Синонимыacerbicacrimoniousbitterchurlishcrankyirasciblesharpsourtarttesty

   Антонимыamiablegood-naturedkindlypleasantsweet