English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

syrlig — meaning in English

Swedish → English · translate English → Swedish instead

English meaning

  • acerbic adj Tasting sour or bitter.
  • acidic adjective Having the properties of an acid; sour or having a pH below 7.
  • sour adjective Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.
  • tangy adj Having a sharp, zesty flavor.
  • wry adjective Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.

Senses

syrlig is used for these senses in English:

  • acerbic (figurative) Sharp, harsh, biting.
  • acidic (chemistry) Having a pH less than 7, or being sour, or having the strength to neutralize alkalis, or turning a litmus paper red.
  • acidic Of or relating to acid; having the character of an acid.
  • sourish Somewhat sour.
  • wry Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

acerbic — full definition

  1. adj Tasting sour or bitter.
  2. adj Sharp, harsh, biting.

Related Swedish words