acidulent

/əˈsɪdʒələnt/
adjective
  1. Slightly sour or acidic in taste.
    • She added a splash of lime to give the dish an acidulent flavor.
    • The wine was pleasantly acidulent, not too sharp.
    • The lemonade had an acidulent tang that made it refreshing.
  2. Having a sharp or biting manner or tone.
    • His acidulent remark left everyone at the table silent.
    • The critic's acidulent review was harsh but fair.
    • She responded with an acidulent comment that ended the argument.
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