Difference between Lemony and Sour

What is the difference between Lemony and Sour?

Lemony as an adjective is being lemon-like, especially in terms of taste. while Sour as an adjective is having an acid, sharp or tangy taste

Lemony

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Being lemon-like, especially in terms of taste. Of or pertaining to lemons.

Sour

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the sensation of a sour tastea drink made with whiskey, lemon or lime juice and sugar

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make or become sourTo become disenchanted

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: having an acid, sharp or tangy tastemade rancid by fermentation etctasting or smelling rancidpeevish or bad-temperedexcessively acid and thus infertilecontaining excess sulphur

Example sentence: You've got to take the bitter with the sour.

We hope you now know whether to use Lemony or Sour in your sentence.

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