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SOURNESS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Sourness.

Sourness - as a noun

The taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sour4tartness8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gustatory perceptiongustatory sensationtaste5taste perceptiontaste sensation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The property of being acidic

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acidity13sour4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
taste property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sullen moody resentful disposition

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
moroseness12sulkiness13sullenness10

Example Sentences

"The sourness of the lemon made her pucker her lips."
"I love the sourness of pickles."
"The sourness of the candy made my tongue tingle."
"The sourness of the yogurt was overwhelming."
"The sourness of the green apple made her mouth water."
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Word Game Points

Is SOURNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sourness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SOURNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SOURNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sourness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SOURNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SOURNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sourness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SOURNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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