Vinegary Definition

vĭnĭ-gə-rē, -grē
adjective
Of or like vinegar.
Webster's New World
Unpleasant and irascible.
American Heritage
Sour in speech or disposition; ill-tempered.
Webster's New World

(figuratively) Acerbic, bitter.

Edward's maiden aunt was a vinegary old soul with a sharp tongue and quick temper; she would not be receiving a wedding invitation.
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Vinegary Sentence Examples

  • Then they turn full-bodied, until they go vinegary and give you a headache.

  • A vinegary smell is, therefore, a sign of degradation.

  • Fresh fish prepared as an escabeche, which is a Spanish preparation where you sear the fish in a pan and then let it sit in a vinegary marinade that has lots of herbs and spices.

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