0 in a way that tastes or smells dry, sour, and slightly bitter: --
1 in a way that is clever and original, but expresses criticism in a way that may be unkind: --
He has a droll and astringently intelligent presence.
As an author, his power rests in his being astringently assertive.
Weigh's piece paints an astringently satirical portrait of the tiny community of Eldon.
Bluntness accompanied by honesty can be astringently refreshing.
The programme was a compelling, fast-moving, and astringently witty docudrama about rail privatization.
The drink is summmery, slightly sweet but still astringently punchy.
Bowls of hazelnuts and chicken came dressed astringently with oil and lemon.