adj
acerb
Acerb (adj) means having a sharp, bitter taste, like fruit that is not yet ripe.
adj
1
Having a sharp, bitter taste, like fruit that is not yet ripe.
2
Blunt and cutting in the way someone speaks.
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Etymology
Acerb comes from Latin acerbus, from Latin ācer (“sharp”). Compare French acerbe. See acrid.
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What is the meaning of acerb?
"acerb" (adj) means having a sharp, bitter taste, like fruit that is not yet ripe.
What is another word for acerb?
Other words for "acerb" include acid, caustic, virulent, acrid, bitter, astringent.
What is the opposite of acerb?
Opposites of "acerb" include sweet, pleasant.
What are the different meanings of acerb?
"acerb" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having a sharp, bitter taste, like fruit that is not yet ripe; 2. Blunt and cutting in the way someone speaks.
