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 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 If your towels are left with a vinegary smell, Eichholz suggests washing your towels in another cycle with either a small amount of your normal detergent or ½ cup of baking soda. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 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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Thanks to its acidic nature, vinegar helps neutralize odor-causing compounds instead of covering them up.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
One day, Cole paged through an album whose acidic glues caused her particular anguish.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of acidic

Adjective

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
In a sequencer that resembled a large fridge, millions of short nucleic-acid fragments would be identified in the span of ten hours.

— Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of acid

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Venezuelan oil, by contrast, is heavy, sour sludge, which can more easily be distilled into asphalt, industrial oils, diesel and jet fuel.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
And of course, any bottle that has an unpleasant smell, sour taste, or lots of floating particles or mold is spoiled and should be thrown out.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026

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