Acetous

Pronunciation: /əˈsitəs/

Definitions of acetous

adjective sour or acidic in taste; resembling vinegar

Example Sentences

A1 The acetous smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.

A2 The salad dressing had an acetous taste due to the addition of lemon juice.

B1 The chef used acetous ingredients like balsamic vinegar to enhance the flavor of the dish.

B2 The wine had a slightly acetous aroma, indicating that it had started to turn into vinegar.

C1 The pickles had a strong acetous tang that added depth to the sandwich.

C2 The aged balsamic vinegar had a complex acetous flavor profile that paired well with the cheese.

Examples of acetous in a Sentence

formal The acetous aroma of vinegar filled the kitchen as she prepared the salad dressing.

informal I can't stand the acetous taste of pickles.

slang That acetous drink is not my cup of tea.

figurative His acetous personality made it difficult for others to get along with him.

Grammatical Forms of acetous

• past tense: acetoused
• plural: acetouses
• comparative: more acetous
• superlative: most acetous
• present tense: acetous
• future tense: will be acetous
• perfect tense: has been acetous
• continuous tense: is being acetous
• singular: acetous
• positive degree: acetous
• infinitive: to be acetous
• gerund: being acetous
• participle: acetousing

Origin and Evolution of acetous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acetous' originated from the Latin word 'acetum' meaning vinegar.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something sour or vinegary, the term 'acetous' has evolved to also refer to a sharp or biting taste in a broader sense.