Acerbic | |
adjective | 1. (Especially of a comment or style of speaking) Sharp and forthright.
2. Tasting sour or bitter. |
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| "Her professor's acerbic criticisms were sharp, but they gave her good critiques for the next assignment." | "The lemon juice gave a needed acerbic note to the pasta." | "He thinks he's just giving the facts, but I find him to be too acerbic." |
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| Latin, mid-19th century |
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| The root of "acerbic" is the Latin adjective "acerbus," meaning "harsh or unpleasant." The meaning has held true in English, with the adjective "acerbic" being applied to anything with a sharp, sarcastic, or cutting delivery. ... | |
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