Astringent
Pronunciation: /əˈstrɪndʒənt/
Astringent (adjective)
- having a strong, slightly bitter taste that makes your mouth feel dry.
- causing the skin to tighten or become less oily.
- strict or severe in manner or style.
Examples
- The lemon had an astringent flavor that made her pucker.
- An astringent taste lingered after the sip of the herbal tea.
Common collocations: astringent flavor, astringent taste, astringent lotion, astringent effect, astringent rules