Acrid synonyms
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Part of speech:
Designating or having a sharp, often unpleasant taste; acrid, as quinine or peach stones
Strongly affecting the senses of smell and taste:
The definition of acrimonious is when someone or something is bitter or harsh in manner or speech, or rubs a person the wrong way.
The definition of caustic is a substance that burns or eats away by chemical reaction or a hurtful remark or relationship.
The definition of sarcastic is a description of a sneering or ironic remark or someone who makes such remarks.
sour (related)
Having the sharp, acid taste of lemon juice, vinegar, green fruit, etc.
A substance or preparation, such as alum, that draws together or constricts body tissues, resulting in decreased flow of blood or other secretions.
Causing a stinging sensation; nipping:
Destroying or undermining something gradually
Unpleasant, uncomfortable, or hostile to survival:
Sharp and piercing to the mind; poignant; painful
reeking
Totally stinking.
sweet (antonym)
Not spoiled, sour, or decaying; fresh:
delicious (antonym)
Highly pleasing or agreeable to the senses, especially of taste or smell.
nice (antonym)
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
complimentary (antonym)
Paying or containing a compliment; expressing courtesy, respect, admiration, or praise
The definition of acerbic is a tart or bitter taste.
Acid is defined as something that has a sour taste, or something that has a pH of less than 7 in chemistry.
Capable of or designed for incising, shearing, or severing:
Caustic; sarcastic.
The definition of scathing is something or someone severely and harshly critical.
Dashing; pelting:
(Figuratively) Keen; biting; vigorously effective and articulate; severe; as, trenchant wit.
Of, similar to, or derived from a vitriol.
taste (related)
Having a noticeably sharp pungent taste or smell
attack (related)
Designed or used for carrying out a hostile or aggressive attack
respect (related)
So sharp as to cause mental pain
Sharp and harsh in expressing oneself.
Harsh; severe:
Characteristic of or emanating from burning sulfur.
(Chiefly UK) Alternative spelling of sulfurous.
Extremely hostile or malicious:
two-edged
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