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Comparative
more acerbic
Superlative
most acerbic
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having a sour, bitter, and acidic taste that is often unpleasant
- The acerbic flavor of the grapefruit made her wince.
- He grimaced at the acerbic bite of the unripe lemon.
- The sauce had an acerbic tang that overwhelmed the dish.
- That wine was too acerbic for casual sipping.
- The acerbic taste of the herbal tea lingered on his tongue.
Synonyms:
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bitingly sarcastic and often cruel in tone or temper
- Her acerbic comments about the project left everyone feeling demoralized and uncomfortable.
- The critic’s acerbic review of the film was filled with sharp and cutting remarks.
- He had an acerbic wit that could entertain but also wound those on the receiving end.
- The debate took a turn for the worse when his acerbic tone became apparent.
- Her acerbic response to the suggestion was both surprising and painful for those who heard it.