SOUR Synonyms
There are 40 synonyms of the word
sour.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word sour. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word sour. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SOUR
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | rancid | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | acerb | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | acerbic | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | acetic | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | acidic | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | acidulous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | acrid | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | astringent | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | biting | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 10 | bitter | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | caustic | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | citric | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 13 | harsh | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | lemony | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 15 | piquant | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 16 | pungent | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 17 | sharp | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 18 | tangy | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | ||||
| 19 | vinegary | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 20 | sourness | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For SOUR
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
sour, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
cocktail
taste
turn
Phrases (7)
change statechange tastegustatory perceptiongustatory sensationtaste perceptiontaste propertytaste sensation
