ACIDULOUS in a Sentence

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1. James was unpopular because of his sarcastic and acidulous remarks.

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 Meanings and Examples of ACIDULOUS
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acidulous
 a.  slightly sour in taste or in manner; sharp; caustic
Classic Sentence:
1  Harry's father died, Harry became senior partner in the Bon Ton Store, and Juanita was more acidulous and shrewd and cackling than ever.
Main Street By Sinclair Lewis
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XX
2  Clifford's idea was, that his coal, even the poor sort, could be made into hard concentrated fuel that would burn at great heat if fed with certain damp, acidulated air at a fairly strong pressure.
Lady Chatterley's Lover By D H Lawrence
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 11
Example Sentence:
1  James was unpopular because of his sarcastic and acidulous remarks.