Definition & Meaning of "acrid"in English

acrid

having an unpleasant and sharp smell or taste, especially causing a burning sensation

hot

peppery

piquant

spicy

fiery

Examples

The acrid smell of burnt rubber filled the air after the car accident.

(of words or behavior) having an unpleasant or bitter nature

acerbic

acid

biting

caustic

cutting

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most acrid

Comparative

more acrid

gradable

Examples

The acrid tone of their argument dissolved any hope of finding a resolution.

Lexical Tree

acridness

acrimony

acrid

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