adj
acrid
Acrid (adj) means having a sharp, harsh or bitter taste.
adj
1
Having a sharp, harsh or bitter taste.
2
Sharp and stinging, causing a burning feeling.
"The bombardier beetle sprays acrid secretions to defend itself."
3
Harsh and bitter in a way that stings or annoys.
"In a chaotic, 90-minute back-and-forth, the two major party nominees expressed a level of acrid contempt for each other unheard-of in modern American politics."
— Jonathan Martin, With Cross Talk, Lies and Mockery, Trump Tramples Decorum in Debate With Biden (2020)
"That man has an acrid temper."
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Etymology
From Latin ācris, from ācer (“sharp”); its form was probably assimilated to acid. Compare eager.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of acrid?
"acrid" (adj) means having a sharp, harsh or bitter taste.
What is another word for acrid?
Other words for "acrid" include sulphurous, acid, bitter, acerb, caustic, blistering.
What is the opposite of acrid?
Opposites of "acrid" include delectable, luscious, sweet, mellow, delicious.
What are the different meanings of acrid?
"acrid" has 3 main meanings: 1. Having a sharp, harsh or bitter taste; 2. Sharp and stinging, causing a burning feeling; 3. Harsh and bitter in a way that stings or annoys.
