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View synonyms for acidulous
acidulous
[ uh-sij-uh-luhs ]
adjective
- slightly sour.
- sharp; caustic:
his acidulous criticism of the book.
- moderately acid or tart; subacid.
acidulous
/ əˈsɪdjʊləs /
adjective
- rather sour
- sharp or sour in speech, manner, etc; acid
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Other Words From
- suba·cidu·lous adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of acidulous1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of acidulous1
C18: from Latin acidulus sourish, diminutive of acidus sour
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Example Sentences
There was an acidulous resentment in the tone of her answer that indicated that she wanted her husband to send me away.
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Manufacturers of sugar should be, therefore, particularly watchful against every acidulous taint or impregnation.
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The alternately rich and acidulous color is faded; an icy green predominates.
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The pulp between the nuts is the part eaten, and it is of a pleasant juicy nature, having a sweet acidulous taste.
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They may be divided into thermal or warm acidulous waters, and cold acidulous waters.
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