Icky and Sour

Icky

Icky adjective - Not giving pleasure to the mind or senses.
Usage example: the novel has an icky sentimentality that makes my skin crawl

Sour and icky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sour" instead an adjective "Icky".

Sour

Sour adjective - Not giving pleasure to the mind or senses.
Usage example: you'll have to face up to the sour truth of the matter

Icky and sour are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Icky" instead an adjective "Sour".

Nearby Words: sourness, soured, sourish, souring, sourly
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