sour

/ˈsaʊə/adjective

Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.

Example sentences

“The milk smelled sour, so I poured it out.”
“These green apples are too sour to eat on their own.”

Things also 'go sour' or 'turn sour': milk literally, relationships and deals figuratively.

Synonyms for sour

tart
acidic

Antonyms

sweet

Often confused with sour

sour vs bitter: bitter (adjective): Having a sharp, harsh flavor, like strong coffee or dark chocolate.

Related words

saltyHaving the taste of salt or containing a lot of it.snackA small amount of food eaten between regular meals.spicyHaving a hot, burning taste caused by chili or similar seasonings.mealAn occasion of eating prepared food, usually at a regular time of day and in a larger amount than a snack.dessertA sweet dish, such as cake or fruit, served at the end of a meal.dishA container for holding or serving food, such as a plate that is mostly flat with a shallow hollow in the middle.