acerbity

noun

Meaning

Sharpness or bitterness in speech, manner, or temperament.

Examples

She was surprised by the acerbity of his response to her simple question.
The political debate was marked by an unusual degree of acerbity from both candidates.

Synonyms: sharpness, bitterness, causticity, acrimony

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acerbity

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈsɜːrbəti/

Definition

Sharpness or bitterness in speech, manner, or temperament.

Examples

She was surprised by the acerbity of his response to her simple question.
The political debate was marked by an unusual degree of acerbity from both candidates.
Despite his outward acerbity, he was known to be a deeply compassionate man in private.

Synonyms of acerbity

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Antonyms of acerbity

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