Synonyms of puckery

puckery

adjective

as in astringent

Related Words

• astringent
• tangy
• zesty
• pungent
• zingy
• zestful
• dry
• hyperacid
• sour
• unsweetened
• acidic
• vinegary
• tart
• soured
• acidulous
• sharp
• acid
• sourish
• tartish

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of puckery

As the base for a marinade and grilling sauce, passion fruit's puckery tartness—think mango and pineapple with a slightly sour kick—is an ideal complement to rich, buttery shellfish. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022

Their recipe combines silky texture, puckery tartness and richness (courtesy of olive oil) in every bite. — Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2022

Tropical mango and guava layer under red cherry, berry, and orange peel flavors, with a minerally salinity emerging with pithy, puckery lime zest on a beautifully long and intense finish. — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 May 2022

The curd will stay fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks and adds a puckery sweetness to simple breakfasts like pancakes or a piece of toast long after the dutch baby is eaten up. — Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 25 Feb. 2022

Hibiscus can be astringent, and many temper its puckery qualities with sugar to a cloying effect. — Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021

The Passion Fruit release in their Frucht series is downright puckery. — Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2021

The roll-up goes into the fryer and voilà — a next-level spin on 'Minnesota sushi' that hits all the crispy, creamy, salty and puckery notes. — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 19 Feb. 2021