sour
Pronunciation: [saʊər]
Word
Context: “taste”
(adjective) when food or drink has a sharp, tangy flavor, like lemons or vinegar. If something tastes sour, it makes your mouth pucker up.
Example
The lemonade was delicious and perfectly sour, just like I like it.
Example
The milk went bad and tasted sour, which was really yucky.
Example
Does this fruit taste sweet or sour?
Context: “emotion”
(adjective) when someone is feeling unfriendly, grumpy, or unhappy. If someone is sour, they’re not in a good mood.
Example
Even on a bad day, she managed to smile and didn't seem sour at all.
Example
He was in a sour mood and didn’t want to talk to anyone.
Example
Why does he look so sour today?
Context: “change”
(verb) to change for the worse, especially in a situation or relationship. If a situation sours, it becomes less good or friendly.
Example
Their friendship soured over time but they still talked occasionally.
Example
The argument soured their relationship, and they stopped being friends.
Example
Did the discussion sour their feelings towards each other?
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