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astringency

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ə-ˈstrin-jən(t)-sē\
    • /ə.ˈstrɪn.dʒə.si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ə-ˈstrin-jən(t)-sē\

Definition of astringency word

  • noun astringency An astringent taste. 1
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Parts of speech for Astringency

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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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Full grammatical hierarchy of Astringency

astringency popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for astringency

noun astringency

  • acerbity — Acerbity is a kind of bitter, critical humour.
  • acidity — the quality or state of being acid
  • causticity — capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue.
  • mordancy — the quality of being mordant; sharpness.
  • sharpness — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
All 103 Synonyms of astringency

Antonyms for astringency

noun astringency

  • blandness — pleasantly gentle or agreeable: a bland, affable manner.
  • kindness — the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
  • mellowness — soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit.
  • mildness — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
  • oversweet — having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
All 28 Antonyms of astringency

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