Synonyms of acerb

acerb

adjective

as in sarcastic

marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings

a professor with a rather acerb sense of humor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sarcastic
• satirical
• satiric
• acid
• acidic
• barbed
• acerbic
• acrid
• acidulous
• caustic
• corrosive
• sardonic
• pungent
• mordant
• biting
• scathing
• tart
• ironical
• cynical
• sharp
• ironic
• cutting
• snarky
• smart-alecky
• harsh
• sour
• smart-aleck
• smart-mouthed
• scalding
• trenchant
• blunt
• brisk
• incisive
• concise
• spiky
• wry
• dry
• cross
• severe
• vitriolic
• poignant
• acrimonious
• flippant
• abrupt
• facetious
• keen
• stringent
• bitter
• sharp-tongued
• resentful
• sourish
• brusque
• gruff
• curt
• pithy
• spikey
• succinct
• terse
• tartish
• tongue-in-cheek
• crisp
• insincere
• snippy
• brusk
• backhanded
• rough
• snippety

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mild
• amusing
• merry
• playful
• gentle
• bland
• waggish
• sportive
• droll
• diplomatic
• smooth
• polite
• urbane
• good-natured
• affable
• gracious
• cordial
• genial
• hospitable
• good-humored
• suave
• sociable