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 In Pommes d’Api, which is owned by the Minneapolis Institute of Art and was too fragile to bring to Paris, the brightness of Gonzalès’s reds and yellows convey the apples’ acidity. — Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Wine grapes have traditionally not been eaten because of their thicker skins, seeds and higher acidity levels. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Adding mozzarella and Parmesan creates a salty, extra cheesy base while tomato sauce balances the richness with some acidity. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026 These high-acidity juices can cause whey protein powder to coagulate and curdle. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acidity

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Noun

The bitterness this caused would help lead to the rise of radical elements in Germany—Erzberger was murdered in 1921, and Hitler would come to power over the next decade—eventually bringing about the Second World War.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Nov. 2026
Joseph Zada is beyond impressive in a highly demanding role that pushes him to the limit physically and emotionally, perfectly capturing the essence of Haymitch with all the sympathy, charm and bitterness Woody Harrelson brought to the role.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of bitterness

Noun

But questions remain over the severity of the conditions to which ADOR subjected NewJeans—a battery of brutal training regimes and unusually strict personal terms that are laid out in a new report from The New York Times.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
Homeowners face fresh challenges as climate change accelerates the frequency and severity of storms.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of severity

Noun

As the guests arrived on the wedding day, they were treated to cocktails and delicious bites before taking a seat in the ceremony area.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
Serve chocolate cranberry bites, this zippy bundt cake or this cranberry curd tart on the dessert table.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of bite

Noun

With instant messaging yet to be invented, 11 am—the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month—was chosen to be the time when hostilities would officially cease in order to allow news of the armistice to reach the front lines.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Nov. 2026
Trump has floated the possibility of restarting hostilities with Iran after the midterm election.

— Justin Papp,Caleigh Keating,Garrett Downs,Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of hostility

Noun

Two came from edge Chop Robinson while another was courtesy of fellow edge Josh Uche.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Bake pie until edges of filling are set and slightly puffed but center still wobbles a little when gently shaken, 40–50 minutes (filling will continue to set after baking).

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which were fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
The virulence of the French and Spanish wildfires, fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change, caught fire crews and authorities off guard.

— Mark Carlson, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of virulence

Noun

Braeburns have pronounced sweetness balanced by tartness, and their flavor becomes richer, almost spicy, in the oven.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Publix | Red Jacket Apple Cider Most editors felt that this cider was the sweetest, with very subtle citrusy notes and a nice level of tartness.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of tartness

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