Definition & Meaning of "acerbic"in English

acerbic

having a sour, bitter, and acidic taste that is often unpleasant

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most acerbic

Comparative

more acerbic

gradable

Examples

The acerbic flavor of the grapefruit made her wince.

bitingly sarcastic and often cruel in tone or temper

acid

acrid

biting

caustic

cutting

Examples

Her acerbic comments about the project left everyone feeling demoralized and uncomfortable.

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