Definition of Sour
Sour
sour
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
sharp and acidic in taste, similar to vinegar or lemon juice, sometimes due to being spoiled and fermented;
e.g. The grapes were too sour to enjoy. The milk had become sour from being left outside the fridge.
(adjective)
broadly, wrong or bad in some way, for example rotten in nature, substandard in quality, or generally unpleasant;
e.g. The curtains smelled sour and had moldy spots. Their journey went sour because they didn't plan carefully enough.
(adjective)
angry, hostile, or resentful;
e.g. He was still sour from being defeated so thoroughly in the debate.
(noun)
broadly, something that tastes acidic, such as a particular cocktail made by mixing a liquor like whiskey with lime or lemon juice and sometimes sugar and/or ice;
e.g. She ordered a sour at the bar.
(verb)
to give something an acidic taste or a rotten smell/taste, or to become thus acidic or rotten;
e.g. You can sour the sauce with vinegar. The heat caused the yogurt to sour and become inedible.
(verb)
to make something difficult or unpleasant sur to feelings of anger or bitterness;
e.g. I don't want to sour my relationship with him by making him think I don't trust him.
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