Sourness

Pronunciation: /ˈsaʊrnəs/

Definitions of sourness

noun the quality or state of being sour

Example Sentences

A1 The lemonade had a strong sourness to it.

A2 She wrinkled her nose at the sourness of the vinegar.

B1 The sourness of the green apple was too much for some people to handle.

B2 The chef balanced the dish perfectly, with just the right amount of sourness.

C1 The sommelier described the wine as having a complex sourness with hints of citrus.

C2 The sourness of the pickled vegetables added a unique depth of flavor to the dish.

Examples of sourness in a Sentence

formal The sourness of the lemon made her pucker her lips.

informal I can't handle the sourness of these candies!

slang This drink has a real kick of sourness to it.

figurative The sourness of defeat lingered in the air after the game.

Grammatical Forms of sourness

• past tense: soured
• plural: sournesses
• comparative: sourer
• superlative: sourest
• present tense: sours
• future tense: will sour
• perfect tense: has soured
• continuous tense: is souring
• singular: sourness
• positive degree: sour
• infinitive: to sour
• gerund: souring
• participle: soured

Origin and Evolution of sourness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sourness' originated from the Old English word 'sūrnes', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'sūrō'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sourness' has retained its original meaning of having an acidic or tart taste, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a negative or unpleasant attitude or behavior.