Vinegary — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈvi-ni-g(ə-)rē/ vin·e·gary

Meaning & Definition of Vinegary

Vinegary (adjective)

  1. resembling vinegar, sour
  2. flavored with vinegar
  3. disagreeable, bitter, or irascible in character or manner

Vinegary (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids

    "vinegary potato salad"

    similar: acid, acidic, acidulous, sour, sourish, tart, tartish
    related: dry, soured, unsweetened, pungent, sharp, tangy, zestful, zesty, zingy, astringent, puckery, hyperacid
    near: sweet, bland, smooth, flat, flavorless, insipid, savorless, tasteless, zestless, dilute, thin, watery, weak

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Vinegary

The most common words with a similar meaning to Vinegary:

acid, acidic, acidulous, sour, sourish, tart, tartish

Related Words for Vinegary

dry, soured, unsweetened, pungent, sharp, tangy, zestful, zesty, zingy, astringent, puckery, hyperacid

Near Antonyms of Vinegary

sweet, bland, smooth, flat, flavorless, insipid, savorless, tasteless, zestless, dilute, thin, watery, weak

Origin & Etymology of Vinegary

First known use: circa 1730

Frequently Asked Questions about Vinegary

What does "Vinegary" mean?

"Vinegary" means resembling vinegar, sour. As an adjective, it is defined as: resembling vinegar, sour.

What is another word for "Vinegary"?

Other words for "Vinegary" include acid, acidic, acidulous, sour, sourish, tart and tartish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Vinegary" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Vinegary"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Vinegary". Common alternatives include acid, acidic, acidulous, sour, sourish, tart and tartish.

How do you use "Vinegary" in a sentence?

Examples of "Vinegary" in a sentence: "vinegary potato salad".

Is "Vinegary" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Vinegary" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Vinegary"?

"Vinegary" is pronounced /ˈvi-ni-g(ə-)rē/ and divided into syllables as vin·e·gary.

What is the origin of the word "Vinegary"?

First known use: circa 1730.

What is another word for "Vinegary" meaning "causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids"?

When "Vinegary" (adjective) means causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids, synonyms include acid, acidic, acidulous, sour, sourish and tart.