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    acerbic
    /əˈsəːbɪk/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACERBIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Acerbic means spoken or written in a way that is direct, clever, and cruel. Learn how to use this adjective with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › acerbicAcerbic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Acerbic means sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and related words of acerbic from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryACERBIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Acerbic means spoken or written in a way that is direct, witty, and cruel. Learn how to use this adjective with examples from various sources and translations in different languages.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishACERBIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Acerbic means sour, bitter, or harsh in taste, temper, or language. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of acerbic with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › acerbicAcerbic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If you say something acerbic, or harshly bitter, to someone, it can leave a bitter taste in your own mouth that lingers, and the acerbic, or acidic, words can eat away at the person on the receiving end too.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › acerbicACERBIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Acerbic means sour or astringent in taste, or harsh or severe in temper or expression. Learn more about the word history, usage and synonyms of acerbic from Dictionary.com.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › acerbicacerbic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of acerbic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.