Vinegarish

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪn.ɪ.gər.ɪʃ/

Definitions of vinegarish

adjective having the taste or characteristic of vinegar

Example Sentences

A1 The salad dressing tasted a bit vinegarish.

A2 She wrinkled her nose at the vinegarish smell coming from the kitchen.

B1 The marinade had a slightly vinegarish flavor that complemented the grilled chicken well.

B2 The chef added a vinegarish kick to the sauce to enhance the overall taste of the dish.

C1 The vinegarish undertones in the wine paired perfectly with the seafood dish.

C2 The pickles had a tangy and vinegarish flavor that left a lasting impression on the diners.

Examples of vinegarish in a Sentence

formal The salad dressing had a slightly vinegarish taste to it.

informal I find that wine to be quite vinegarish, but some people really enjoy it.

slang I can't stand the vinegarish smell of that cleaning product.

figurative Her words had a vinegarish tone, leaving a bitter taste in my mouth.

Grammatical Forms of vinegarish

• past tense: vinegarished
• plural: vinegarishes
• comparative: more vinegarish
• superlative: most vinegarish
• present tense: vinegarishes
• future tense: will be vinegarish
• perfect tense: has been vinegarish
• continuous tense: is being vinegarish
• singular: vinegarish
• positive degree: vinegarish
• infinitive: to be vinegarish
• gerund: vinegarishing
• participle: vinegarished

Origin and Evolution of vinegarish

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'vinegarish' is derived from the Middle English term 'vinegreis', which originated from the Old French word 'vinaigre' meaning vinegar.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something with a taste or smell similar to vinegar, the term 'vinegarish' has evolved to also convey a sense of sharpness or acidity in a figurative sense.