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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

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;

Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.

Smaller than the usual or expected size.

resisting authority or control; showing a desire to rebel

able to be seen; noticeable; apparent