Acerbic
adjectiveə'sɜrbɪk
Adjective
harsh or corrosive in tone
“an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose”
sour or bitter in taste
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Similar Words
- Acerb
- Astringent
- Acid
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- Sulfurous
- Sulphurous
- Virulent
- Vitriolic
- Sour
- Unpleasant
- Acerbity