sourish

as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids real French Chablis is going to taste sourish to someone who's had only the jug wine marketed under that name

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Adjective
  • Pot the hibiscus in a pot filled with acidic potting mix.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The petals close due to the DNA folding when the environment becomes acidic.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Normally, acid from citrus is used to curdle the milk, before the solids are removed to leave a rich drink.
    Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • There are even some savory notes that pop, like sweet and sour barbecue and a bit of umami soy sauce, but these are evened out by sweeter and spicier flavors like vanilla, black pepper, and honey.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Also known as sour tea, hibiscus tea is rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C, carotenoids, and anthocyanins.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Sourish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sourish. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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