acrid (Meaning)
acrid (s)
strong and sharp
harsh or corrosive in tone
acrid (a.)
Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not, to the taste; pungent; as, acrid salts.
Causing heat and irritation; corrosive; as, acrid secretions.
Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating; as, acrid temper, mind, writing.
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acrid Sentence Examples
- As the factory emitted acrid smoke into the air, nearby residents complained about the foul odor.
- The acrid scent of burning rubber permeated the air as firefighters worked to extinguish the blazing car.
- Upon entering the laboratory, the researchers were greeted by the acrid fumes of chemicals used in the experiments.
- The acrid taste of the spoiled milk made it clear that it was no longer suitable for consumption.
- The acrid stench of the sewage spill lingered in the neighborhood for days, causing discomfort to residents.
- The kitchen filled with an acrid smoke when the chef accidentally burned the spices while cooking.
- The acrid smell of charred wood and melting plastic hung in the air after the house fire was extinguished.
- The acrid atmosphere in the room was a result of the conflict and tension among the colleagues.
- The acrid taste of the medicine made it challenging for the child to take it without making a face.
- The acrid odor of the cleaning chemicals used in the restroom was overwhelming, prompting the need for better ventilation.
FAQs About the word acrid
strong and sharp, harsh or corrosive in toneSharp and harsh, or bitter and not, to the taste; pungent; as, acrid salts., Causing heat and irritation; corrosive;
bitter, angry, resentful, cynical, acrimonious, embittered,sore, sarcastic, rancorous, vitriolic
kind,warm, sweet, sympathetic, kind, warm, gentle, sweet, loving, loving
As the factory emitted acrid smoke into the air, nearby residents complained about the foul odor.
The acrid scent of burning rubber permeated the air as firefighters worked to extinguish the blazing car.
Upon entering the laboratory, the researchers were greeted by the acrid fumes of chemicals used in the experiments.
The acrid taste of the spoiled milk made it clear that it was no longer suitable for consumption.
