Acidulent

Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪdʒələnt/

Definitions of acidulent

adjective having a slightly acidic taste or quality

Example Sentences

A1 The acidulent taste of the lemon made her pucker her lips.

A2 The salad dressing had an acidulent flavor that complemented the vegetables.

B1 Some people enjoy the acidulent tang of vinegar on their fries.

B2 The wine had a slightly acidulent finish that paired well with the seafood.

C1 The chef used acidulent ingredients to balance the richness of the dish.

C2 The pickles had a perfect balance of sweetness and acidulent bite.

Examples of acidulent in a Sentence

formal The acidulent taste of the lemon juice added a tangy flavor to the dish.

informal I don't really like the acidulent taste of vinegar in my salad.

slang This drink is way too acidulent for my liking.

figurative Her words had an acidulent effect on his emotions, leaving him feeling bitter.

Grammatical Forms of acidulent

• past tense: acidulented
• plural: acidulents
• comparative: more acidulent
• superlative: most acidulent
• present tense: acidulents
• future tense: will acidulent
• perfect tense: have acidulented
• continuous tense: is acidulenting
• singular: acidulent
• positive degree: acidulent
• infinitive: to acidulent
• gerund: acidulenting
• participle: acidulented

Origin and Evolution of acidulent

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acidulent' originated from the Latin word 'acidulentem', which means 'sour'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something sour or acidic in taste, the word 'acidulent' has evolved to also refer to substances that have a slightly acidic or sour quality.