Astringency

Pronunciation: /əˈstrɪndʒənsi/

Definitions of astringency

noun the quality of being astringent; the degree to which something is astringent

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like the astringency of this tea.

A2 The astringency of the wine made my mouth pucker.

B1 The astringency of the green apples was too much for some people.

B2 The astringency of the medication helped reduce inflammation.

C1 The astringency of the tannins in the red wine added complexity to the flavor profile.

C2 The astringency of the facial toner helped tighten pores and improve skin texture.

Examples of astringency in a Sentence

formal The astringency of the wine was evident in its dry and puckering taste.

informal I can't handle the astringency of black tea without milk or sugar.

slang This lemonade has a crazy astringency that makes my mouth pucker up!

figurative The astringency of his criticism left her feeling raw and exposed.

Grammatical Forms of astringency

• plural: astringencies
• comparative: more astringent
• superlative: most astringent
• present tense: astringes
• future tense: will astringe
• perfect tense: has astringed
• continuous tense: is astringing
• singular: astringency
• positive degree: astringent
• infinitive: to astringe
• gerund: astringing
• participle: astringed

Origin and Evolution of astringency

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'astringency' originated from the Latin word 'astringere' which means 'to bind fast'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medieval Latin and Middle English to describe the tightening or binding effect of certain substances on tissues, the term 'astringency' has evolved to also refer to the taste sensation of dryness and puckering in the mouth caused by tannins in foods and beverages.