🍋acerbic

adjective
/əˈsɜːrbɪk/

Meaning

sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste

Example Sentences

His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.

Example Expressions

acerbic wit

Synonyms

sharp, biting, harsh, caustic, bitter

Antonyms

gentle, mild, kind

Collocations

acerbic tone, acerbic remark, acerbic wit, acerbic personality

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