sour; sore; jealous; pedantic
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesadjective
sour (taste or smell)
Often followed by 的. Describes food that is pleasantly sour or has a strong acidic smell.
This cold dish is sour and quite refreshing to eat.
This glass of lemonade is sour and very thirst-quenching.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
After opening the vinegar bottle, the whole room was filled with a sour smell.
adjective
slightly sore; aching
Describes physical discomfort from exertion or unfamiliar exercise.
After walking all day, my calves felt a bit sore.
I haven't exercised in a long time, so my whole body is aching today.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
After standing all afternoon, the soles of my feet felt sore.
adjective
slightly jealous; bitter; sad
Describes emotional discomfort when comparing oneself unfavorably to others.
Hearing that someone else was praised, she felt somewhat bitter.
Seeing his ex-girlfriend with a new boyfriend left him feeling jealous.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
All his colleagues got raises while he didn't, so he couldn't help feeling somewhat resentful.
adjective
pedantic; bookish (derogatory)
derogatoryConveys mockery or criticism of someone who shows off classical learning in an affected way.
He just loves to show off, pedantically tossing out a few literary phrases.
He always speaks in a pedantic manner, filling his mouth with classical particles that no one understands.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Don't quote classics at me in that pedantic way; just say what you mean.