The word "more sourish" is a combination of the adverb "more" and the adjective "sourish". The IPA phonetic transcription for "more" is /mɔːr/ and for "sourish" is /ˈsʌrɪʃ/. The "-ish" ending in "sourish" indicates that the taste is somewhat sour, but not fully sour. Therefore, "more sourish" means a taste or flavor that is more sour than something else, but not extremely so. This spelling convention is common in English to express degrees of a characteristic.
"More sourish" is an adjective used to describe something that has a slightly or relatively sour taste or flavor. This term is derived from the base adjective "sour," which is defined as having an acidic or tart taste. Adding the suffix "-ish" to "sour" creates a comparative form indicating a degree or tendency towards sourness, and the prefix "more" emphasizes this comparison.
When used in reference to taste, "more sourish" implies that the flavor contains elements of acidity that are noticeable but not overwhelmingly tangy. It suggests a milder or gentler level of sourness, typically in contrast to something that is extremely or intensely sour. For example, if a person describes a lemon as "more sourish," they mean that it possesses a tangy flavor, but not as strong as an unripe lemon or a highly acidic fruit.
The term "more sourish" can also extend beyond describing taste to depict a broader range of characteristics or qualities that share resemblances with sourness. For instance, it might be used to describe a smell or odor that has a faintly acidic or tart note, or even a person's demeanor, speech, or expression that has a slightly acerbic or sharp edge. Ultimately, "more sourish" portrays a subtle level of sourness that adds a distinct flavor or attribute without overpowering or dominating the overall taste or characteristic being described.
The word "more" is derived from the Middle English "more", which originated from the Old English "māra". This word has Germanic roots and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*maizô". "Sourish" is an adjective form of the word "sour", which comes from the Middle English "sour", originating from the Old English "sūr". The Old English word can be traced to the Proto-Germanic "*sūraz", which ultimately has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European word "*suHros". So, "more sourish" combines the comparative form "more" and the adjective "sourish" to imply something is somewhat sour.