Synonyms of acid

acid

adjective

1

as in acidic

causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids

an acid-tasting medicine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acidic
• sour
• acidulous
• vinegary
• tart
• sourish
• dry
• soured
• tartish
• unsweetened
• tangy
• pungent
• zesty
• astringent
• zestful
• zingy
• sharp
• puckery
• hyperacid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sweet
• smooth
• bland
• flat
• insipid
• tasteless
• weak
• thin
• dilute
• watery
• flavorless
• zestless
• savorless

2

as in angry

having or showing a habitually bad temper

with her acid personality, my aunt could be relied upon to bring some much-needed balance to the holiday gush

Synonyms & Similar Words

• angry
• irritable
• bilious
• dyspeptic
• splenetic
• disagreeable
• ornery
• mad
• cantankerous
• surly
• exasperated
• indignant
• ill-humored
• peppery
• ill-natured
• ill-tempered
• bloody-minded
• bearish
• upset
• choleric
• depressed
• petulant
• contentious
• irascible
• querulous
• snappish
• grouchy
• uptight
• anal
• crotchety
• irate
• testy
• grumpy
• peevish
• crabby
• touchy
• sullen
• morose
• dour
• cussed
• fussy
• contrary
• short-tempered
• cranky
• quick-tempered
• snippy
• argumentative
• glum
• old-maidish
• schoolmarmish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasant
• sweet
• amiable
• gentle
• friendly
• benign
• agreeable
• congenial
• kind
• content
• amicable
• effervescent
• nice
• good-natured
• good-humored
• cheerful
• joyful
• exuberant
• bubbly
• lively
• vivacious
• lighthearted
• cheery
• calm
• happy
• good-tempered
• glad
• placid
• serene
• patient
• tolerant
• high-spirited
• long-suffering

3

as in satirical

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

a cultural gadfly known for an acid tongue that spares no one

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples of acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Conspiring to avenge their father’s death, her two children induce her confession (re: acid trip). —Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024

The work was challenging, in part, because acid from goat poop and from the digestive systems of hyenas chowing down on the bones had obliterated much of the fossil DNA. —Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2024

Young Dorothy Gale is transported, via magical tornado, to the Wonderful World of Oz, an acid trip of a town full of kindly creatures under the cruel rule of the Wicked Witch of the West. —Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024

Sadly, this latest Scoop has none of Waugh’s acid wit or alkaline intelligence. —Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2024