Acrid synonyms
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sour (related)
Having the sharp, acid taste of lemon juice, vinegar, green fruit, etc.
The definition of acrimonious is when someone or something is bitter or harsh in manner or speech, or rubs a person the wrong way.
Resulting from or expressive of severe grief, anguish, or disappointment:
The definition of sarcastic is a description of a sneering or ironic remark or someone who makes such remarks.
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:
The definition of caustic is a substance that burns or eats away by chemical reaction or a hurtful remark or relationship.
Destroying or undermining something gradually
Unpleasant, uncomfortable, or hostile to survival:
Sharp and piercing to the mind; poignant; painful
Strongly affecting the senses of smell and taste:
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
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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.
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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
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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:
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odorous (related)
musky (related)
evil-smelling (related)
smell of (related)
foetid (related)
Find another word for acrid. In this page you can discover 47 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for acrid, like: sour, stinging, irritating, acrimonious, bitter, sarcastic, acidulous, astringent, biting, caustic and corrosive.