acerbic
adjective | /acerbic/
sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone
acerbic
adjective | /acerbic/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMsharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone
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"Her acerbic comments during the review stung the team."
"The column's acerbic tone alienated some readers."
Mnemonic Trick
ACERBIC → ACID + BIC: think acidic bite in speech.
Etymology
From Latin acerbus “harsh, sour.”
Describes sharp or biting speech or style.
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