Acrid synonyms and antonyms

ăk'rĭd

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sour (related)
Having the sharp, acid taste of lemon juice, vinegar, green fruit, etc.
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stinging
Having the capacity to sting.
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bitter
Resulting from or expressive of severe grief, anguish, or disappointment:
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sarcastic
The definition of sarcastic is a description of a sneering or ironic remark or someone who makes such remarks.
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acidulous
Slightly sour; sub-acid; sourish.
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astringent
A substance or preparation, such as alum, that draws together or constricts body tissues, resulting in decreased flow of blood or other secretions.
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sharp
Strongly affecting the senses of smell and taste:
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truculent
Eager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict.
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biting
Causing a stinging sensation; nipping:
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caustic
The definition of caustic is a substance that burns or eats away by chemical reaction or a hurtful remark or relationship.
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corrosive
Destroying or undermining something gradually
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harsh
Unpleasant, uncomfortable, or hostile to survival:
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pungent
Sharp and piercing to the mind; poignant; painful
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reeking
Totally stinking.
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sweet (antonym)
Not spoiled, sour, or decaying; fresh:
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delicious (antonym)
Highly pleasing or agreeable to the senses, especially of taste or smell.
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savory (antonym)
Not overly sweet.
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kind (antonym)
Mild, gentle, forgiving
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nice (antonym)
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
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complimentary (antonym)
Paying or containing a compliment; expressing courtesy, respect, admiration, or praise
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acerbic
The definition of acerbic is a tart or bitter taste.
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acid
Acid is defined as something that has a sour taste, or something that has a pH of less than 7 in chemistry.
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acidic
(Mineralogy) Containing a high percentage of silica; opposed to basic.
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cutting
Capable of or designed for incising, shearing, or severing:
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mordacious
Caustic; sarcastic.
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mordant
Having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting; caustic; sarcastic; keen; severe.
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scathing
The definition of scathing is something or someone severely and harshly critical.
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slashing
Dashing; pelting:
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trenchant
(Figuratively) Keen; biting; vigorously effective and articulate; severe; as, trenchant wit.
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vitriolic
Of, similar to, or derived from a vitriol.
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taste (related)
Having a noticeably sharp pungent taste or smell
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attack (related)
Designed or used for carrying out a hostile or aggressive attack
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respect (related)
So sharp as to cause mental pain
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acerb
Sharp and harsh in expressing oneself.
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blistering
Harsh; severe:
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sulfurous
Characteristic of or emanating from burning sulfur.
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sulphurous
(Chiefly UK) Alternative spelling of sulfurous.
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virulent
Extremely hostile or malicious:
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featheredged
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odorous (related)
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musky (related)
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evil-smelling (related)
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smell of (related)
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foetid (related)
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acrimonious
The definition of acrimonious is when someone or something is bitter or harsh in manner or speech, or rubs a person the wrong way.
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Acrid Sentence Examples

  • The acrid smell of cigarette ashes burned her nose and brought tears to her eyes.

  • It has a bitter, saline, but not acrid taste.

  • The acrid smell of sulfur surfed a breeze and burned her nose.

  • She followed the two through the acrid smoke into the command hub.

  • The odour is heavy and disagreeable, and the taste acrid and bitter.

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