acidulous

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Acidulous' suggests something is slightly acidic or sour. You can also use it to describe a person’s comments that are bitingly sarcastic or sharply critical.

Examples in Different Contexts

In a tech review, an 'acidulous' comment could refer to a mild critique or a slightly sarcastic observation. A tech blogger might write, 'The device boasts a revolutionary design, though its acidulous battery life leaves much to be desired.'

Practice Scenarios

Marketing

Scenario:

Our next campaign should push boundaries. Can we throw a curveball to our audience to engage them effectively?

Response:

I propose an acidulous marketing strategy that will not only shock but also intrigue our audience.

Product

Scenario:

This snack flavor could benefit from a hint of sourness. It would differentiate itself within our range of products.

Response:

Agreed, we could create an acidulous variant to introduce some diversity in our product lineup.