acerbic
The word “acerbic” has 3 syllables: a-cer-bic
It's pronounced as /əˈsɜːbɪk/
What is synonym and antonym for acerbic?
In the thesaurus, “acerbic” has 9 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for acerbic along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for acerbic
Antonyms for acerbic
Meanings of acerbic
- adjective
- Tasting sour or bitter.
- Sharp, harsh, biting.
Example Sentences
- His acerbic comments made everyone uncomfortable during the meeting.
- The comedian's acerbic wit often left the audience laughing, but sometimes also cringing.
- She had an acerbic tone when discussing her past experiences in the workplace.
- The critic's acerbic review of the movie was harsh but honest.
- Although his remarks were acerbic, they contained a grain of truth that could not be ignored.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acerbic, such as: acid, acidic, amusing, barbed, calm, caustic, gentle.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- contempt
- corrosive
- derision
- derisive
- disdain
- disparaging
- disrespectful
- dogging
- heckling
- henpecking
- hounding
- jeer
- laughter
- mockery
- mocking
- mordant
- nagging
- parody
- picking at
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- sarcasm
- sardonic
- satire
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- trenchant
- urging
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- sardonic
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