😷Acrid

adjective
/ˈæk.rɪd/

Meaning

having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Having a strong, unpleasantly sharp taste or smell.

Example Sentences

The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.

The acrid smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe.

Synonyms

pungent, bitter, sharp, harsh, caustic, stinging
Entry 1
pungent, bitter, sharp, harsh, caustic
Entry 2
bitter, pungent, harsh, stinging, caustic

Antonyms

sweet, mild, pleasant, gentle
Entry 1
sweet, mild, pleasant, gentle
Entry 2
sweet, mild, pleasant

Collocations

acrid smoke, acrid smell, acrid taste, acrid odor
Entry 1
acrid smoke, acrid smell, acrid taste
Entry 2
acrid smoke, acrid odor, acrid taste, acrid smell

Related Vocabularies

Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
of lower importance or smaller in degree or amount
lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened
full of energy and life; bright and striking

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