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acidulous
[ uh-sij-uh-luhs ]
adjective
- slightly sour.
- sharp; caustic:
his acidulous criticism of the book.
- moderately acid or tart; subacid.
acidulous
/ əˈsɪdjʊləs /
adjective
- rather sour
- sharp or sour in speech, manner, etc; acid
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- suba·cidu·lous adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of acidulous1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of acidulous1
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Example Sentences
There was an acidulous resentment in the tone of her answer that indicated that she wanted her husband to send me away.
Manufacturers of sugar should be, therefore, particularly watchful against every acidulous taint or impregnation.
The alternately rich and acidulous color is faded; an icy green predominates.
The pulp between the nuts is the part eaten, and it is of a pleasant juicy nature, having a sweet acidulous taste.
They may be divided into thermal or warm acidulous waters, and cold acidulous waters.
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