tannic

adjective

tan·​nic ˈta-nik How to pronounce tannic (audio)
1
: of, resembling, or derived from tan or a tannin
2
of wine : containing an abundance of tannins : markedly astringent

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Some tasters called this tannic, others called it artificial-tasting. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 Domaine Faiveley 2021 Corton Clos de Cortons comes from a very unique walled vineyard and has aromas of pomegranate, red raspberry, cherry, and brown baking spices that transition to delightful flavors of cranberry, cherry, and caramelized orange peel wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025 This steeped and tannic quality is what keeps the Wents’ project — notwithstanding the Jimmy Eat World and Sugarcult blasting during the preshow, the dramatized AIM chats of its characters, and the Dungeons & Dragons sessions that become central to its story — distinct from nostalgia. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025 Bold, tannic wines can be overpowering, Latour tells us, and heavy, high-alcohol reds can overwhelm delicate or spiced desserts, Morreale notes. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tannic

Word History

Etymology

French tannique, from tannin

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tannic was in 1836

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“Tannic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tannic. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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