Astringent (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Sour or bitter in taste.
Classification
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Examples
- The astringent flavor of the unripe persimmon puckered my lips and made my face contort.
- Astringent notes of citrus and green apple dominated the taste of the young white wine.
- The astringent quality of the tea was balanced by the addition of honey and lemon.
- The astringent taste of the quinine made it difficult to swallow the medicine.
- The astringent flavor of the cranberries was a perfect complement to the sweetness of the sugar in the sauce.
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Meaning 2
Tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions".
Classification
All adjective clusters.