Meaning of acerbic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈsərbɪk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    acerbic

    Definitions

    1. sour or bitter in taste

    Synonyms

  2. 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

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