Lemony (Adjective)
Meaning
Tasting sour like a lemon.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The lemony flavor of the sorbet was a refreshing change from the rich dessert that came before it.
- She puckered up at the lemony taste of the homemade lemonade, which was a bit too tart for her liking.
- The lemony notes in the wine complemented the bright, citrusy flavors of the seafood dish.
- After eating the lemony candy, her face scrunched up in distaste at the intense sourness.
- The lemony zest added a nice burst of citrus flavor to the otherwise bland salad.