Definition

Having a sharp, sour taste similar to vinegar; often used to describe a flavor that is biting or harsh.

Example

The salad dressing was too vinegarish for my taste, making it hard to enjoy the meal.

Conversation

Have you ever tasted that new salad dressing they have at the cafe?

Yeah, I tried it yesterday, and it was a bit too vinegarish for my taste.

I thought so too! I prefer something a little sweeter.

Same here. I think I'll stick with the ranch next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vinegarish → It is formed from "vinegar" (from Old French *vinaigre*, meaning sour wine) and the suffix "-ish" (meaning having the quality of). The word "vinegarish" describes something that has the quality or characteristics of vinegar, particularly its sourness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vinegar' which is known for its sour taste, and remember that 'vinegarish' means something that has a sour quality, like vinegar.

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