Synonyms of vinegary

vinegary

adjective

ˈvi-ni-g(ə-)rē 

as in acidic

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

vinegary potato salad

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vinegary

Beyond its tartness, its specificity, and the sensuous, elliptical line work of its prose, the book serves as a vinegary corrective to the novel of nostalgic country-house girlhood. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 10 June 2026

In fact, there was very little that the salt air and a bag of vinegary chips couldn't fix. — Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026

Crystal Frank's RedHot and its sharp, tangy, vinegary flavor — paired with approachable, moderate heat — won out against the others. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026

Some funky flavors can be good, like earthy, savory, leathery or smoky notes, while others such as vinegary, stinky or barnyardy are not. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026