vinegary

Example Sentences

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But Jude is more vinegary and direct about his concerns than he is melodramatic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“A lot of time, you have these cold noodle dishes, and the sauce is either way too salty, or too vinegary or sweet. Just the way they balanced this, a bit savory, sweet and nutty.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023

My family likes their dressing on the vinegary side.

From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2023

His tone color on the piano can shift from vinegary to supple in seconds.

From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2023

It consisted of large lumps of raw onion, beetroot, and tomato, all in a thick vinegary dressing.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman