ACIDITY Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

acidity

noun

ə-ˈsi-də-tē

Definition of acidity

as in bitterness

a harsh or sharp quality detected a certain acidity in the way he responded

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as in severity

biting sharpness of feeling or expression the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances

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Recent Examples of acidity Its dressing—creamy from mayonnaise, subtly sweet from a touch of sugar—is begging for the pickle's salty acidity. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Tea leaves provide natural acidity to plants that enjoy the boost and can bump nitrogen levels when added to compost. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026 Because of the high tannin and acidity levels in coffee, coffee grounds are able to break down strong proteins, making for tender meats. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026 The extra time gives the wine enough breadth for tomato, cheese, shellfish and oil without losing the acidity that makes Santorini whites so useful at the table. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acidity

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Noun

Mexican Americans have long risen up to defend ourselves and defy our haters, but there’s usually an underlying strain of bitterness and anger that kneecaps us at the worst possible moments.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Tens of thousands continue to come each year, yet no widespread anger or bitterness grows.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026

Definition of bitterness

Noun

Emergency drain cleaning runs $400 to $1,000 or more, depending on severity.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
While most wildfires in the past burned slowly across the forest floor, providing benefits to the forest, high-severity fires roar into the tops of the trees, burning 1,000 degrees or hotter, with flames that can reach 200 feet tall.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

Definition of severity

Noun

At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
The reception reportedly offered multiple bars and food stations, which featured bites such as sushi and Italian cuisine.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of bite

Noun

The Art, Not Science, of Leadership Ultimately, the hostility toward dual-class shares reflects a broader cultural shift in how many good governance advocates view corporate leadership.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Because that opposition is motivated in part by hostility to artificial intelligence.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 6 July 2026

Definition of hostility

Noun

Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a type of cancer that forms in the slender tubes that carry digestive fluid bile, according to the Mayo Clinic.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
The disorder caused bile to build up in her liver, causing relentless itching with little relief.

— David Begnaud, CBS News, 22 June 2026

Definition of bile

Noun

Google also mentioned that the system could do more general hypothesizing that doesn’t involve drugs, using an example of the spread of virulence genes in bacteria.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Flu has overtaken covid in infections and hospitalizations during the winter respiratory virus season, and their virulence is becoming similar.

— Fenit Nirappil, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2026

Definition of virulence

Noun

Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
With the best overall balance of sweetness and tartness, Milo's is the brand our team will be reaching for at the grocery store.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of tartness

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