Synonyms for acerbic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uh-sur-bik
Phonetic Transcription : əˈsɜr bɪk


Définition of acerbic

Origin :
  • 1865, originally, and usually, figurative: "sour, harsh, severe" (of speech, manners, etc.), from Latin acerbus "harsh to the taste, sharp, bitter, sour" (see acerbity) + -ic.
  • adj bitter, sharp, or sour

Antonyms for acerbic

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