acerbic Antonyms
Meaning of acerbic
acerbic (s)
sour or bitter in taste
harsh or corrosive in tone
acerbic (a.)
Sour or severe.
acerbic Sentence Examples
- Her acerbic wit and sharp tongue made her a formidable opponent in any argument.
- The critic's acerbic review left no room for praise, tearing apart every aspect of the film.
- Despite his success, his acerbic personality alienated many colleagues in the workplace.
- The professor was known for his acerbic remarks, often leaving students intimidated during class.
- In the midst of the heated discussion, she couldn't resist delivering an acerbic comment that silenced the room.
- His acerbic sense of humor was an acquired taste, appreciated by those who could handle his sharp jokes.
- The politician's acerbic remarks about his opponent only fueled the already intense election campaign.
- The author's acerbic writing style drew both admiration and criticism from readers.
- During the debate, the candidate couldn't resist making an acerbic comment about his rival's policy proposal.
- The comedian's acerbic stand-up routine entertained the audience, but not everyone appreciated his caustic humor.
FAQs About the word acerbic
sour or bitter in taste, harsh or corrosive in toneSour or severe.
satirical, barbed,sarcastic, acid, acidic, satiric, corrosive, mordant,sardonic, smart-alecky
merry, mild, playful, merry,amusing, gentle, amusing, playful, mild, gentle
Her acerbic wit and sharp tongue made her a formidable opponent in any argument.
The critic's acerbic review left no room for praise, tearing apart every aspect of the film.
Despite his success, his acerbic personality alienated many colleagues in the workplace.
The professor was known for his acerbic remarks, often leaving students intimidated during class.
