vinegary

adjective
UK: /ˈvɪnɪɡəri/
US: /ˈvɪnɪɡəri/

  1. Tasting or smelling of vinegar; sour.

    1. The salad dressing was too vinegary for my taste.
    2. A vinegary smell filled the old cellar, indicating something was fermenting.

  2. Sharp or bitter in tone or character.

    1. Her vinegary comments made everyone uncomfortable.
    2. The debate turned vinegary as the candidates argued intensely.

Synonyms

acidic bitter tart acrimonious sour

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vinegary" in English means: Tasting or smelling of vinegar; sour., Sharp or bitter in tone or character..

The phonetic transcription of "vinegary" is /ˈvɪnɪɡəri/ in British English and /ˈvɪnɪɡəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vinegary": acidic, bitter, tart, acrimonious, sour.

Example usage of "vinegary": "The salad dressing was too vinegary for my taste.". More examples on the page.