VINEGARY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

vinegary

adjective

ˈvi-ni-g(ə-)rē

Definition of vinegary

as in acidic

causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids vinegary potato salad

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Recent Examples of vinegary The first is pique, a sharp, vinegary hot sauce that throbs with the heat of Thai chiles. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 But while the actor has been known to dabble in more neutral hues of the shimmering effect, this new shade is a vibrant, vinegary departure. — Marci Robin, Allure, 9 July 2026 The vinegary vegetables were far too acidic and spicy for the wine, which tasted flat and bitter alongside the giardiniera. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 June 2026 In fact, there was very little that the salt air and a bag of vinegary chips couldn't fix. — Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vinegary

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Equatic pumps seawater through an electrolyzer, where an electric current passes through a sandwich of plastic and metal plates and separates the water into two streams, one alkaline and one acidic, while also producing oxygen and hydrogen.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Under alkaline conditions, splitting water molecules takes over 100 times longer than in acidic environments.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of acidic

Adjective

Whatever your pleasure, there’s no wrong way to take an acid trip.

— Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of acid

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Its warped vocal harmonies are ripe and sour, including guest appearances from the band’s friends, and off-kilter squiggles on steel guitar deviate from their usual pattern.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
This Advent calendar is our favorite pick for recipients that prefer their candy a little more sour.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of sour

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