acerbic
/əˈsɜː(ɹ)bɪk/
acerbic
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- 1.
sharp and forthright in speech or tone
"His acerbic wit was legendary."
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Her acerbic wit made everyone laugh.
Her acerbic wit made everyone laugh.
I didn't expect such an acerbic response to my simple question.
I didn't expect such an acerbic response to my simple question.
The critic's review was known for its acerbic tone.
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How do you pronounce acerbic?
acerbic is pronounced [/əˈsɜː(ɹ)bɪk/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does acerbic mean?
acerbic means "acerbic". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is acerbic?
acerbic is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "Her acerbic wit made everyone laugh." — used to mean "acerbic".
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