Definition & Meaning of "acerbic"in English

acerbic

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

Examples

The acerbic flavor of the grapefruit made her wince.

He grimaced at the acerbic bite of the unripe lemon.

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.

The critic ’s acerbic review of the film was filled with sharp and cutting remarks.

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