astringent :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (2)

n. a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals

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Adjectives (3)

adj. tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue; "astringent cosmetic lotions"

adj. sour or bitter in taste

Fuzzynyms (11)

adj. strong and sharp;"the pungent taste of radishes"; "the acrid smell of burning rubber"

adj. strong and sharp;"the pungent taste of radishes"; "the acrid smell of burning rubber"

adj. causing a sharp and acrid taste experience;"quinine is bitter"

adj. as sharp as a razor

adj. having an agreeably pungent taste

adj. one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons

Synonyms (7)

adj. having a sour disposition; ill-tempered

adj. being sour to the taste

adj. made slightly acid

Antonyms (1)

adj. not astringent