acrid

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ac·rid | \ ˈa-krəd

Definition of acrid

1 : sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating acrid smoke

2 : deeply or violently bitter : acrimonious an acrid denunciation

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Other Words from acrid

acridity \ a-ˈkri-də-tē

, ə- \ noun

acridly \ ˈa-krəd-lē

\ adverb

acridness noun

Choose the Right Synonym for acrid

caustic, mordant, acrid, scathing mean stingingly incisive. caustic suggests a biting wit. caustic comments mordant suggests a wit that is used with deadly effectiveness. mordant reviews of the play acrid implies bitterness and often malevolence. acrid invective scathing implies indignant attacks delivered with fierce severity. a scathing satire

Examples of acrid in a Sentence

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

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