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acidulous

adjective

/əˈsɪdjʊləs/

Meaning

slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner

The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.

sour, tart, biting, sharp, sarcastic

sweet, pleasant, mild

acidulous remark, acidulous tone, acidulous taste

Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.

not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt

relating to or following long-established customs; conventional

not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful and quiet

Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.

harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being