ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Acridity

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Acridity is a noun meaning Bitterness or acerbity.

Meaning

Bitterness or acerbity.

More Meanings

  1. An acrid taste or smell.
  2. (figurative) Bitterness in speech or behavior; causticness.

Example Sentences

She was not safe from the acridity of his tongue but at least she need not fear physical violence, which was well within the possibilities for others.

Word Forms

Synonyms for acridity

Depending on context, synonyms include acridness, pungency.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pungency, austereness, acidity, bitterness, sharpness, acrimoniousness.

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