Sentences

sourness in a sentence

n.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9

Definition

SOURNESS: the quality or state of having a sharp, acidic taste or an unpleasant, sharp smell.

Sample Sentences

  1. The sourness of the lemon made the cake unexpectedly tangy.
  2. After the storm passed, the sourness in the air hinted at the rain-soaked earth.
  3. His expression reflected the sourness he felt towards the unfair criticism.
  4. The sourness of the yogurt added a refreshing contrast to the sweetness of the fruit.
  5. In her voice, I detected a sourness that suggested hidden resentment.