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Another word for acerbic

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Adjective

  1. Having a noticeably sharp pungent taste or smell

    See also:

    taste

  2. Having a taste characteristic of that produced by acids

    See also:

    taste

  3. So sharp as to cause mental pain

    See also:

    respect

    attack

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Another word for acerbic

Modifier

  1. Sour in taste

    See also:

    sour

  2. Sharp or harsh in temper or language

    See also:

    severe

    sarcastic

    abrupt

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Sentence Examples

  • It was during this performance in which the usually acerbic Simon Cowell stated that he saw Lewis "transform from a great singer to a superstar."

  • Kanye West - Notorious for his acerbic tongue and shameless rants, this hip hop star has telephobia, a fear of phones.

  • The famously acerbic Cowell was an early believer in Lewis and has remained supportive throughout her career.

  • acerbic tongue.

  • Lillet Rogue and Lillet Red will make for an excellent vodka martini, but won't contain the acerbic taste of Lillet Blanc.

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