vinegary
Like bad wine
Vinegary describes something that tastes or smells like vinegar—sharp, sour, and acidic.
The word extends naturally to temperament: a vinegary person or remark is sour, bitter, or ill-tempered.
The salad dressing was too vinegary for my taste.
She responded with a vinegary comment about his tardiness.
Sharp and biting
- sourSharp, biting taste
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- sardonicGrimly mocking
sarcastic · sharp-tongued · cutting · biting · mordant · scathing · cynical · crabby
Sharp, biting taste
- tartSharp-flavored small pie
- acidicBelow neutral pH
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
puckery · biting · acidulous · bracing · astringent · zesty · piquant · acetic
Sharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- strongHaving great physical power
- penetratingPassing into or through
piercing · stinging · biting · harsh · volatile · acetous · fermented · musty
Preserved in acidic solution
- balsamicAromatic aged vinegar
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
cider · dill · gherkin · escabeche · ceviche · chutney · relish · shrub
Acid preservation process
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- canningAirtight food preservation
- curedRestored to health
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
shelf-life · antimicrobial · acidify · preserve · sterilizing · antibacterial · acidulated
acerbic
Sharp and biting
sardonic · sarcastic · sharp-tongued · cutting · biting · mordant · scathing · cynical · crabby · ill-tempered
sour
Sharp, biting taste
sharp · puckery · biting · acidulous · bracing · astringent · zesty · piquant · acetic · sourness
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
penetrating · piercing · stinging · biting · harsh · volatile · acetous · fermented · musty
pickled
Preserved in acidic solution
- balsamicAromatic aged vinegar
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
kimchi · cider · dill · gherkin · escabeche · ceviche · chutney · relish · shrub · mother
pickling
Acid preservation process
fermentation · shelf-life · antimicrobial · acidify · preserve · sterilizing · antibacterial · acidulated
- white vinegarDilute acetic acid solution
- salt and vinegarAcidic-saline flavor pairing
- oil and vinegarSimple salad dressing duo
- apple cider vinegarSour liquid from fermented fruit
- rice vinegarFermented grain condiment
- balsamic vinegarAged Italian grape condiment