syrlig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- acerbic adj Having a sour or bitter taste.
- 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
- adj Having a sour or bitter taste.
- adj Cutting and unkind in tone or manner.
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