Acrimonious

Quick meaning: Acrimonious is an adjective meaning (figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone.

Meaning

(figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone.

More Meanings

1. (archaic) Harsh and sharp, or bitter and not pleasant to the taste; acrid, pungent.

Example Sentences

That would be a way more acrimonious custody battle than the one my parents had over me.

A forensic lip-reader has examined the CCTV and, according to her transcript, the conversation between you appears acrimonious.

Sanguinarina, as procured from the sulphate, is a yellowish gray powder without odor, and almost without taste. A slight acrimonious impression is developed after a time upon the tongue from the partial solubility of the alkaloid in saliva.

Theſe points are diſcuſſed with the ability and learning which diſtinguiſh the Right Reverend Author's [Samuel Horsley's] publications, but not without acrimonious expreſſions of contempt and indignation againſt his opponent [Joseph Priestley].

Synonyms for acrimonious

Depending on context, synonyms include acerb, acerbic, acrid, bitter, rancorous, resentful.

Antonyms for acrimonious

Common opposites include nonacrimonious.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bitter, resentful, harsh, galling, painful, heated.

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