Astringent or bitter (taste); puckery or tart, often used for tea or certain fruits.
この緑茶は少し渋いが香りが良い。
This green tea is a bit astringent but has a good aroma.
熟れていない柿はとても渋い。
Unripe persimmons are very astringent.
ワインの渋さが残る味わいだ。
The wine leaves a lingering astringency.
Austere, refined, or understatedly elegant; tastefully subdued (used for colors, fashion, style).
彼は渋い色のスーツを好む。
He prefers suits in understated (muted) colors.
渋いデザインの腕時計を買った。
I bought a tasteful, understated wristwatch.
彼女の選ぶインテリアはいつも渋くて落ち着いている。
Her interior choices are always subdued and calm.
Having a sullen, sour, or glum expression; used in phrases like 'make a sour face.'
上司の注意に彼は渋い顔をしていた。
He made a sour face at his boss's reprimand.
料理が期待外れで、店員は渋い顔をした。
The customer frowned when the dish was disappointing.
Stingy or tight-fisted; reluctant to spend money.
彼は飲み会の会計でいつも渋い。
He's always stingy when it's time to pay for group dinners.
彼女はプレゼントに対して渋くて高いものを買わない。
She's stingy about presents and won't buy expensive items.