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Another word for acerbic

acerbic Synonyms

acerbic

modif.

Sour in taste
sour, acidic, tart; see sour 1.
Sharp or harsh in temper or language
biting, severe, caustic; see abrupt 2, sarcastic, severe 2.

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Another word for acerbic

adjective

Having a noticeably sharp pungent taste or smell:
acrid, bitter, harsh, sour. See taste
Having a taste characteristic of that produced by acids:
acerb, acetous, acid, acidulous, dry, sour, tangy, tart¹. See taste
So sharp as to cause mental pain:
acid, acidic, acrid, astringent, biting, caustic, corrosive, cutting, mordacious, mordant, pungent, scathing, sharp, slashing, stinging, trenchant, truculent, vitriolic. See attack, respect

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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."
The famously acerbic Cowell was an early believer in Lewis and has remained supportive throughout her career.
Kimmel, in his self-deprecating nature, took the acerbic comedian's comments in stride (she also said he "had no charisma") and hired her to do a few voices on his Comedy Central show Crank Yankers.
Lillet Rogue and Lillet Red will make for an excellent vodka martini, but won't contain the acerbic taste of Lillet Blanc.
Kanye West - Notorious for his acerbic tongue and shameless rants, this hip hop star has telephobia, a fear of phones.

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