Acidulousness (Noun)
Meaning
The taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The sour candies left a lingering acidulousness on her tongue that made her pucker up.
- He winced at the acidulousness of the lemon juice that had accidentally splashed into his mouth.
- The chef carefully balanced the flavors in the dish to avoid an overwhelming acidulousness from the vinegar.
- The tartness of the yogurt created a refreshing acidulousness that complemented the sweetness of the honey.
- The citrus flavor in the soda left a pleasant acidulousness on her palate that made her want to take another sip.