PUCKERY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

puckery

adjective

Definition of puckery

as in astringent

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Recent Examples of puckery As the base for a marinade and grilling sauce, passion fruit's puckery tartness—think mango and pineapple with a slightly sour kick—is an ideal complement to rich, buttery shellfish. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022 Their recipe combines silky texture, puckery tartness and richness (courtesy of olive oil) in every bite. — Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2022 Tropical mango and guava layer under red cherry, berry, and orange peel flavors, with a minerally salinity emerging with pithy, puckery lime zest on a beautifully long and intense finish. — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 May 2022 The curd will stay fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks and adds a puckery sweetness to simple breakfasts like pancakes or a piece of toast long after the dutch baby is eaten up. — Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 25 Feb. 2022 Hibiscus can be astringent, and many temper its puckery qualities with sugar to a cloying effect. — Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021 The Passion Fruit release in their Frucht series is downright puckery. — Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2021 The roll-up goes into the fryer and voilà — a next-level spin on 'Minnesota sushi' that hits all the crispy, creamy, salty and puckery notes. — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 19 Feb. 2021

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Both tasted like refreshing iced teas, but the Hibiscus Sol-Mate, a fruit punch red, was more astringent and tart — though flavorful — and the Tranquility Tea, a deep blueberry color, was sweeter and lightly floral tasting.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Some of it had escaped through a gash in her shin, forming a small gray-pink puddle by her ankle that gave off an astringent smell.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Definition of astringent

Adjective

Crème fraîche is a slightly tangy cultured cream with around 30% fat.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
According to Starbucks, the drink features a sweet-and-tart blend of creamy mango flavors, tangy blue drizzle, whipped cream and pink and blue topping.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of tangy

Adjective

Creole mustard is a zesty mix of coarsely ground brown mustard seeds, vinegar, and in some cases, spices such as paprika and cayenne.

— Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Inspired by delicious hot-weather dishes, Japanese hiyayakko and Sichuan liangban tofu, this cold tofu dish features a zesty dressing comprising soy sauce, chili crisp, and an abundance of scallions for freshness.

— Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of zesty

Adjective

When a radish is cut, bitten, or crushed, its cells are damaged, triggering an enzyme called myrosinase to break down the glucosinolates into various metabolites, including pungent compounds known as isothiocyanates.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
The pungent smells of pot smoke and someone else’s urine compete with the dank smell of the canal.

— Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026

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