acidulous

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/əˈsɪdʒələs/

adjective
Having a slightly sour taste

acidulous in a sentence

  • “The lemonade was refreshingly acidulous.”
  • “She has a gently acidulous writing style that never becomes annoying.”
  • “The yogurt revealed a subtle acidulous taste with every spoonful.”

What does “acidulous” mean?

acidulous (adjective) means having a slightly sour taste. It is pronounced /əˈsɪdʒələs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "acidulous" mean?
acidulous (adjective) means: Having a slightly sour taste
How do you pronounce "acidulous"?
"acidulous" is pronounced /əˈsɪdʒələs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "acidulous" in a sentence?
Here is "acidulous" used in a sentence: The lemonade was refreshingly acidulous.

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