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   sour

   /ˈsaʊə/

   adjective

   • 1. having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar: "she sampled the wine and found it was sour" Similar acidacidyacidicacidulatedtartbittersharpaceticvinegarypungentacridbitingstingingburningsmartingunpleasantdistastefulacerbtechnical:acerbicrare:acidulousOpposite sweet
   • ▪ (of food, especially milk) having gone bad because of fermentation: "the kitchen smelled of sour milk" Similar (gone) bad(gone) offturnedcurdledfermentedrancidoldtaintedhighrankfoulfetidoverripeclabberedOpposite fresh
   • ▪ having a rancid smell: "her breath was always sour"
   • 2. feeling or expressing resentment, disappointment, or anger: "he gave her a sour look" Similar embitteredresentfulnastyspitefulsharp-tonguedirritableirasciblepeevishfractiousfretfulcrosscrabbedcrabbycrotchetycantankerouscurmudgeonlydisagreeablepetulantpettishcomplainingquerulousbittermoodygrumpyhuffyscratchybad-temperedill-temperedill-naturedill-humouredsullensurlysulkychurlishtouchytestytetchysnappishwaspishcrustybiliousliverishdyspepticspleneticcholericinformal:snappychippygrouchycrankynarkyrattyeggystroppyshirtywhingywhingeingpeckishsoreheadsoreheadedsnakyinformal, dated:miffywaxyOpposite pleasantamiable
   • 3. (of soil) deficient in lime and usually dank.
   • 4. (of petroleum or natural gas) containing a relatively high proportion of sulphur.

   noun

   • 1. a drink made by mixing a spirit with lemon or lime juice: "a rum sour"

   verb

   • 1. make or become sour: "water soured with tamarind"
   • ▪ make or become unpleasant, acrimonious, or difficult: "a dispute soured relations between the two countries" Similar embittermake bittermake resentfulangerexasperatedisillusiondisenchantpoisonenvenomdisaffectdissatisfyfrustratealienatespoilmardamageharmimpairbe detrimental towreckupsethurtworsenpoisoncolourblighttarnishOpposite improve

   Word Origin Old Englishsūr, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zuur and German sauer.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sourish adjective
   • 2. sourly adverb
   • 3. sourness noun

   Scrabble Points: 4

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOUR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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     SOUR meaning: 1. having a sharp, sometimes unpleasant, taste...

   • Znaczenie Sour, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SOUR definicja: 1. having a sharp, sometimes unpleasant,...

   • Sour: Arabic Translation

     SOUR translate: حامِض. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Sour: Indonesian Translation

     SOUR translate: masam, masam, masam, menjadi masam. Learn...

   • Sour Spanish Translation

     SOUR translate: ácido, agrio, cóctel con limón, sour,...

   • Sour: Korean Translation

     SOUR translate: 신. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Sour: German Translation

     SOUR translate: sauer, sauer, sauer, sauer machen; werden....

   • Sour: Thai Translation

     SOUR translate: เปรี้ยว, บูด, ขุ่นเคือง, ทำให้เปรี้ยว. Learn...

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word sour, which can be an adjective, noun, or verb. Sour refers to the taste sensation produced by acids, or something unpleasant, bad, or acidic.

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   Sour definition: having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart. . See examples of SOUR used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOUR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word sour, from its taste and smell to its mood and attitude. Find synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and related terms for sour.

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   If something is sour, it has a tangy or sharp flavor, like a lemon. Your brother may love the taste of limes, while they're way too sour for you.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › sourSour - definition of sour by The Free Dictionary

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   Sour is an adjective that describes something with a sharp, tart, or tangy taste, or something that is bad, unpleasant, or disillusioned. It can also be a noun for a drink made with spirits and lemon juice, or a verb for making something sour or turning sour.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySOUR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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