acerbic
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British pronunciation
/ɐsˈɜːbɪk/
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Definition & Meaning of "acerbic"in English

acerbic
01

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

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The acerbic flavor of the grapefruit made her wince.
He grimaced at the acerbic bite of the unripe lemon.
02

bitingly sarcastic and often cruel in tone or temper

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Her acerbic comments about the project left everyone feeling demoralized and uncomfortable.
The critic ’s acerbic review of the film was filled with sharp and cutting remarks.
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