acrid

ac·rid

adj \ˈa-krəd\

Definition of ACRID

1

: sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating

2

: deeply or violently bitter : acrimonious <an acrid denunciation>

— acrid·i·ty \a-ˈkri-də-tē, ə-\ noun

— ac·rid·ly \ˈa-krəd-lē\ adverb

— ac·rid·ness noun

Examples of ACRID

1. Thick, acrid smoke rose from the factory.
2. <there have been acrid relations between the two families ever since they fought over that strip of land>

Origin of ACRID

modification of Latin acr-, acer sharp — more at edge

First Known Use: 1712

Related to ACRID

Synonyms: bitter, acrimonious, embittered, hard, rancorous, resentful, sore

Antonyms: unbitter

Related Words: disaffected, discontented, disgruntled, malcontent; contemptuous, cynical, disdainful, misanthropic, scornful; angry, cruel, harsh, irritated, mad, rough, savage, vehement, vicious, virulent, vitriolic; acid, caustic, cutting, mordant, sarcastic, trenchant; knock-down, drag-out (or knock-down-and-drag-out)

Near Antonyms: caring, forgiving, gentle, kind, kindhearted, loving, sweet, sympathetic, tender, warm, warmhearted

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