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Meaning of acerbic in English
Pronunciation
/əˈsərbɪk/
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Classifying Adjective
acerbic
Definitions
1.
sour or bitter in taste
Synonyms
sour
2.
harsh or corrosive in tone
Examples
« an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose »
« a barrage of acid comments »
« her acrid remarks make her many enemies »
« bitter words »
« blistering criticism »
« caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts »
Synonyms
unpleasant