tangy

IPA/ˈtæŋi/
IPA/ˈtæŋi/

tangy — adjective

  • tangypositive
  • tangiercomparative
  • tangiestsuperlative

1. having a fresh, pleasantly sour taste or smell that makes food or drink seem liv

1.形容詞B2
釋義

having a fresh, pleasantly sour taste or smell that makes food or drink seem lively and full of flavour

例句

Mira squeezed lime over the fish tacos to make them tangier.

comparative form: tangier

The yoghurt sauce has a tangy smell from the fresh garlic and lemon.

pattern: tangy smell

同義詞
  • tart

    often used for fruit, sweets, or wine with a cleaner, drier sharpness

  • zesty

    suggests a brighter citrus or spice note, often more energetic in tone

  • sharp

    can describe a stronger or more biting taste and is less specifically positive

反義詞
  • mild

    lacking the sharp edge that makes a flavour lively

  • bland

    having very little flavour at all

  • sweet

    contrasts with the sour side of tangy flavours

文法句型

tangy + noun

be/taste/smell + tangy

用法筆記

Most often describes sauces, fruit, yoghurt, cheese, or dressings. More positive than sour: tangy usually suggests a sharp taste people enjoy, while sour can imply something unpleasant or spoiled.

常見錯誤

❌The sauce tastes tangily.
✅The sauce tastes tangy.
💡After 'taste,' use the adjective 'tangy,' not the adverb form.
❌The milk turned tangy in the heat.
✅The milk turned sour in the heat.
💡'Tangy' usually suggests a pleasant sharp flavour, not food that has gone bad.