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Meaning of sour candy
The primary meaning of "sour candy" refers to candies that have a sharp, acidic, or tart taste.
Etymology of sour candy
The word "sour" comes from Old English "sūr", which is related to the Proto-Germanic word "suriz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "su-", all of which carry the sense of something being acidic or sharp-tasting.
The word "candy" comes from the Old French "candi", which is derived from the Arabic "qandi", meaning "sugar", and has its roots in the Persian word "kanj", also meaning "sugar".
Synonyms
tart candy
acidic sweets
citrusy treats
fruity snacks
zesty confections
pungent desserts
sharp sweets
bitter candies
astringent treats
harsh sweets
coarse confections
rough desserts
biting candies
piercing sweets
caustic treats
acrid desserts
piquant sweets
spicy candies
tangy treats
flavorful snacks
sweet and sour candies
lip-puckering sweets
mouth-puckering treats
face-scrunching desserts
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "sour" as having a sharp, acidic taste, and "candy" as a sweet food made from sugar or honey, often with added flavorings or ingredients.
- The term "sour candy" is used to describe candies that have a sharp, acidic, or tart taste, often due to the presence of citric acid or other acidic ingredients.
Usage Examples
- The store sells a variety of sour candies, including sour gummies and sour hard candies.
- She loved eating sour candy, especially the kind that made her face pucker.
- The sour candy was so tart that it made his mouth water.
Antonyms
sweet treats
mild candies
bland sweets
neutral desserts
sweet confections
sugary snacks
honeyed treats
saccharine sweets
cloying desserts
overly sweet candies
sugary foods
bland foods
tasteless sweets
flavorless desserts
insipid treats
vapid candies