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tangy

(tæŋi)
Word forms: comparative tangier, superlative tangiest
adjective
A tangy flavour or smell is one that is sharp, especially a flavour like that of lemon juice or a smell like that of sea air.
Synonyms: sharp, tart, piquant, biting More Synonyms of tangy

tangy in British English

(ˈtæŋɪ)
adjectiveWord forms: tangier or tangiest
having a pungent, fresh, or briny flavour or aroma
a tangy sea breeze

tangy in American English

(ˈtæŋi)
adjectiveWord forms: ˈtangier or ˈtangiest
having a tang, or pleasantly sharp flavor
Derived forms
tanginess (ˈtanginess)
noun

Examples of 'tangy' in a sentence
tangy

Chilli and lemon juice bring a tangy interest to the meaty mushrooms.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It adds a delicious tangy flavour to meat dishes and salads.
The Sun (2012)
People use tangy and pungent dressings and you often see it topped with shavings of Parmesan.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This quick and easy Thai dish is refreshingly light and deliciously tangy.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The heat was baking on the day we went and it was a relief to eat a sweet, tangy mandarin sorbet.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This one is a classic: dry and refreshing with tangy, lemon and lime fruit.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Fish is happy with a host of zesty whites, juicy pinks and light, tangy reds.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)

In other languages
tangy

British English: tangy ADJECTIVE
A tangy flavour or smell is one that is sharp, especially a flavour like that of lemon juice or a smell like that of sea air.
  • American English: tangy
  • Brazilian Portuguese: acentuado
  • Chinese: 味道强烈的
  • European Spanish: intenso
  • French: acidulé
  • German: scharf
  • Italian: pungente
  • Japanese: 舌にピリッとくる
  • Korean: 톡 쏘는
  • European Portuguese: acentuado
  • Latin American Spanish: intenso

(adjective) 
smoked salmon, tangy cheeses and oysters
Synonyms
sharp
a colourless, almost odourless liquid with a sharp, sweetish taste
tart
a slightly tart piece of candy
piquant
a mixed salad with a piquant dressing
biting
This was the most biting criticism made against her.
fresh
spicy
Thai food is hot and spicy.
pungent
The more herbs you use, the more pungent the sauce will be.
briny
acerb

Additional synonyms

in the sense of biting
Definition
sarcastic
This was the most biting criticism made against her.
Synonyms
sarcastic,
cutting,
sharp,
severe,
stinging,
withering,
scathing,
acrimonious,
incisive,
virulent,
caustic,
vitriolic,
trenchant,
mordant,
mordacious
in the sense of piquant
Definition
having a spicy taste
a mixed salad with a piquant dressing
Synonyms
spicy,
biting,
sharp,
stinging,
tart,
savoury,
pungent,
tangy,
highly-seasoned,
peppery,
zesty,
with a kick (informal),
acerb
in the sense of pungent
Definition
having a strong sharp bitter smell or taste
The more herbs you use, the more pungent the sauce will be.
Synonyms
strong,
hot,
spicy,
seasoned,
sharp,
acid,
bitter,
stinging,
sour,
tart,
aromatic,
tangy,
acrid,
peppery,
piquant,
industrial-strength (humorous),
highly flavoured,
acerb

Nearby words of
tangy

  • tangle something or someone up
  • tangle with someone
  • tangled
  • tangy
  • tank
  • tantalize
  • tantamount

Synonyms of 'tangy'

tangy

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of spicy
Definition
strongly flavoured with spices
Thai food is hot and spicy.
Synonyms
hot,
seasoned,
pungent,
aromatic,
savoury,
tangy,
piquant,
flavoursome
in the sense of tart
Definition
(of a flavour) sour or bitter
a slightly tart piece of candy
Synonyms
sharp,
acid,
sour,
bitter,
pungent,
tangy,
astringent,
piquant,
vinegary,
acidulous,
acerb
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