acidulous

Meaning

1. Slightly sour; subacid; sourish.
2. (figuratively) Sharp; caustic.
3. Containing carbonic acid.

Synonyms

acidulent

sourish

acid

tart

astringent

sharp

acidic

sour

lurid

poignant

acrid

subacid

tarry

tartish

mildly sour

waspish

pleasantly acid

slightly strained

subacrid

acrimonious

acerbic

acute

keen

acidulated wine

bitter

green

harsh

puckery

cold-short

Translations

acidulé

acetoso

acidulo

acidulée

acídulo

mayhoş

ácido

âpre

scharf

aigrelet

säuerlich

bitter

perspicaç

grell

beißend

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈsɪdjʊləs/

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin acidulus (“sourish, acidulous”), diminutive of acidus (“sour, acid”). See acid.