jízlivý — meaning in English

English meaning

• acrid adj Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
• pungent adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
• snide adjective Making sly, mocking, or belittling remarks, often disguised as harmless comments.
• tart adj Having a sharp, sour taste.
• wry adjective Dryly humorous, often in a way that shows you know a situation is awkward or difficult; ironic.

Senses

jízlivý is used for these senses in English:

• acrid (figurative) Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.
• pungent Having a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
• tart (figuratively) Sharp; keen; severe.
• wry Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.

acrid — full definition

1. adj Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
2. adj Causing heat and irritation.
3. adj Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.

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