acidic

adjective

ə-ˈsi-dik How to pronounce acidic (audio)
Definition of acidicnext
1
as in acid
causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids the acidic flavor of lemon goes nicely with broiled fish

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2
as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings her often acidic reviews have ruffled more than a few toques in the restaurant kitchens of New York

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Recent Examples of acidic How To Care For Onions In Pots Onions prefer well-draining, loamy, and slightly acidic to neutral soil, such as potting soil with compost mixed in. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 The way the soil responds will give you an idea of whether your soil is acidic, alkaline, or neutral. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026 Lemons provide slightly more vitamin C, while limes are more acidic, making both fruits healthy, versatile choices. — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 Participants who experienced rising segregation over time showed elevated levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and neurofilament light chain (NfL), which reflect brain stress and nerve cell injury. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acidic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidic
  1. acid
  2. sarcastic
  3. sour
  4. satiric
  5. barbed
  6. corrosive
  7. caustic
Adjective
  • There was an acid trip of a halftime show starring Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, and Shakira.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • Lithium-ion, lead-acid, sodium-ion and other technologies all have a role to play in the electrification landscape.
    — Darren Tan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of acid
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  • The other sarcastic superhero-ed character that makes a few cameos in the film has their own connection to Spider-Man – again, centered on loneliness and eventually learning to open up from their own recent film.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • In the present, Lara meets Mari, a sarcastic and blunt high school tomboy who competes as a boxer.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Definition of sarcastic
Adjective
  • Salt suppresses bitterness while sweetness softens the sour edges.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Always Dilute Into a Soil Drench Kail emphasizes the importance of never pouring full-strength yogurt straight onto garden soil, as thick dairy can block oxygen, sour, or attract flies.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026
Definition of sour
Adjective
  • The satirical youth movement — formed in response to comments comparing unemployed young people to cockroaches — resonated with her.
    — Priyanka Salve,Raksha Murali, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This was capitalized on by the CJP which originated as a satirical online movement created by Abhijeet Dipke, a Boston University graduate.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of satiric
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  • These prickly hairs are for protection, with barbed ends that easily penetrate the skin of predators or your hand.
    — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • The confrontation between father and daughter, in which Taylor-Joy unloads Lucky’s resentments about growing up in the life, is one of the season’s most barbed moments.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of barbed
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  • These are designed to withstand strong winds, powerful waves, ocean currents, corrosive saltwater, dense sea fog and frequent typhoons.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
  • Experts say the age of pipes, the corrosive soil they’re buried in and pressure changes in pipes that send water to hillside neighborhoods all contribute to breaks across the aging system.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of corrosive
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  • Disappointment has been the overriding theme of McGregor’s public life since his championship heyday, which ended with an emphatic, caustic loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018.
    — Mark Puleo, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Rohmer’s caustic cynicism Conversely, a filmmaker of the French New Wave who has seen his stock rise during the last few years is Eric Rohmer, championed by Noah Baumbach among others.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of caustic

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