All acetous synonyms
ac·e·tous
A a adj acetous
- acerb — bitter or sour
- acerbic — sour in taste
- acidulous — rather sour
- acrid — An acrid smell or taste is strong and sharp, and usually unpleasant.
- bitter — In a bitter argument or conflict, people argue very angrily or fight very fiercely.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- tangy — having a tang.
- tart — sharp to the taste; sour or acid: Tart apples are best for pie. Synonyms: astringent, acrid, piquant. Antonyms: sweet, sugary, bland, mellow.
- vinegarish — resembling vinegar, as in sourness or acidity: a vinegarish odor; a vinegarish disposition.
- vinegary — of the nature of or resembling vinegar; sour; acid: a vinegary taste.
adjective acetous
- sour — having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.