Sour ( adjective , verb , noun )

(As an adjective)

Sour ( adjective )

1. Having an acid taste like that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.
2. Harsh or sharp in manner or character; bitter.
3. Unpleasant or unacceptable.

Origin:

Middle english sour, from old english sūr; akin to old high german sūr sour, latin sus sour, greek hyos.

Examples:

1. The lemonade was too sour for her taste.
2. He had a sour expression on his face.
3. Their relationship had turned sour over the years.
4. The economy had taken a sour turn.
5. The grapes were sour and not fit for eating.

(As a verb)

Sour ( verb )

1. Having an acid taste like that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.
2. Harsh or sharp in manner or character; bitter.
3. Unpleasant or unacceptable.

Origin:

Middle english sour, from old english sūr; akin to old high german sūr sour, latin sus sour, greek hyos.

Examples:

1. The lemonade was too sour for her taste.
2. He had a sour expression on his face.
3. Their relationship had turned sour over the years.
4. The economy had taken a sour turn.
5. The grapes were sour and not fit for eating.

(As a noun)

Sour ( noun )

1. Having an acid taste like that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.
2. Harsh or sharp in manner or character; bitter.
3. Unpleasant or unacceptable.

Origin:

Middle english sour, from old english sūr; akin to old high german sūr sour, latin sus sour, greek hyos.

Examples:

1. The lemonade was too sour for her taste.
2. He had a sour expression on his face.
3. Their relationship had turned sour over the years.
4. The economy had taken a sour turn.
5. The grapes were sour and not fit for eating.