Synonyms of acidity

acidity

noun

ə-ˈsi-də-tē 

1

as in bitterness

a harsh or sharp quality

detected a certain acidity in the way he responded

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bitterness
• bite
• edge
• tartness
• sharpness
• acerbity
• severity
• spice
• pungency
• acridity
• harshness
• roughness
• acuteness
• poignancy
• acrimony
• poignance
• acridness
• asperity
• acidness
• acrimoniousness
• tang
• severeness
• punch
• keenness
• ginger
• virulence
• shrillness
• vitriol
• maliciousness
• pointedness
• raucousness
• thorniness
• cattiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• softness
• gentleness
• mildness
• kindliness

2

as in severity

biting sharpness of feeling or expression

the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bitterness
• severity
• corrosiveness
• hostility
• bile
• virulence
• tartness
• acridity
• anger
• malice
• virulency
• vitriol
• acrimony
• acridness
• venom
• asperity
• harshness
• sourness
• acidness
• mordancy
• resentment
• cattiness
• sternness
• coldness
• gruffness
• spite
• vehemence
• jealousy
• animosity
• iciness
• crossness
• rudeness
• malevolence
• relentlessness
• incivility
• jaundice
• vindictiveness
• surliness
• rancor
• impoliteness
• scorn
• spleen
• gall
• nastiness
• ungraciousness
• sour grapes
• discourteousness
• pique

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diplomacy
• sweetness
• kindness
• courtesy
• geniality
• tenderness
• politeness
• cordiality
• sympathy
• warmth
• civility
• softness
• graciousness
• compassion
• tactfulness
• smoothness
• urbanity
• suavity
• oiliness
• unctuousness
• suaveness

Examples of acidity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Buttermilk and lemon juice add gentle acidity, sharpening the banana flavor and keeping the fruit from browning so much; baking soda—rather than baking powder—gives instant lift. —Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024

There is beautiful acidity along with subtle wood notes and a round, very satisfying finish. —Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

Consider looking into the following: A mixture of orange juice (or lemon juice) and vinegar: When applied to the nails, this mixture can soften the polish due to its high acidity levels. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024

If they aren't properly protected, they can be damaged by the acidity within the cedar. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024