sour
Translation
sour, tart, bad-tempered, spoiled
Examples
This lemon is very sour.
This lemon is very sour.
The milk has gone sour.
The milk has gone sour.
He gave me a sour look.
He gave me a sour look.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) is sour This lemon is very sour.
a sour ((noun)) He gave me a sour look.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tart, acidic; Antonyms: sweet, pleasant
Etymology
From Old English 'sūr'. Related to German 'sauer'.
Memory Tips
Imagine sucking on a lemon and your face puckering up – that's a 'sour' face for a 'sour' taste.