January 12, 2027

Acerbic

adjective

Definition

Sharp and forthright; having a sharp, bitter quality. Acerbic criticism stings not because it is inaccurate but because it is accurate.

Example Sentence

“Her acerbic commentary on the industry attracted readers who were tired of polite mediocrity.”

Etymology

From Latin acerbus (harsh, severe), from acer (sharp).

Scrabble Score

A1C3E1R1B3I1C3

ACERBIC scores 13 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

sharp cutting caustic sardonic

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