Tangy

//ˈtæŋiː// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a sharp, pungent flavor.

    "Christmas queen Mary Berry's aubergine five-nut roast, from her Christmas Collection, is, as the name suggests, rather more focused on the nut side of things. Breadcrumbs play second fiddle to a medley of almonds, Brazils, chestnuts, pine nuts and pistachios which, although tangy with lemon juice and garlic, is outrageously dense. A single slice of this could leave you supine in front of the Queen's speech without even the wherewithal to reach for the remote control."

Adjective
  1. 1
    tasting sour like a lemon wordnet

Synonyms

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briskburningcurriedharshhigh-seasonedhot

Example

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"Pineberries are more tangy than strawberries."

Etymology

From tang + -y.

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