The Open Dictionary

vinegary

形容詞

UK/ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡᵊr.i/
US/ˈvɪn.ə.ɡɚ.i/

定義 vinegary 形容詞

  1. Having a taste or smell resembling vinegar.

    • This salad dressing tastes vinegary.

    • A vinegary odor filled the room.

    • The sauce has a distinct vinegary taste, and I don't particularly like it.

  2. Characterized by a sharp, critical, or bad-tempered attitude.

    • She didn't want to be seen as a vinegary and bad-tempered person.

    • He often uses a vinegary tone when speaking to his colleagues.

    • The critic is known for his vinegary reviews.