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acridness

noun

Definition of acridnessnext
1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality an acridness in her voice when she said she hoped that we would get what we deserve

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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression over the years the acridness he felt toward his stepfather softened somewhat

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  1. bitterness
  2. severity
  3. bite
  4. hostility
  5. edge
  6. acidity
Noun
  • Arugula’s natural bitterness kicks off digestion before the first bite, cueing saliva, stomach acid and digestive enzymes that help the body prepare to break down a meal.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Why arugula may help digestion The whole pitch hinges on one thing, bitterness.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of bitterness
Noun
  • Other remarks made on Wednesday indicated that Judge wasn’t thrilled with Boone for disclosing the severity of his injury.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Intentionally injuring or killing a cat is considered animal cruelty, which is punishable as a first-degree misdemeanor or a third-degree felony depending on the severity and intent of the act.
    — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of severity
Noun
  • The restaurant serves a lovely breakfast on the veranda overlooking Ocean Drive as well as lunch and light bites in the piano bar in the lobby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The frozen treat blends all the traditional flavors of pecan pie into the creamy ice cream base, giving you all the flavors of the beloved dessert in one delicious bite (and then another bite, and probably a few more, too).
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • These advertisements stressed the importance of allowing Jews to immigrate to Palestine, a small country where there was hostility to such immigration.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Sentiment was buoyed by a fall in crude oil prices, sending stock markets higher, despite continued hostilities in the Middle East.
    — Jenni Reid,Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of hostility
Noun
  • Iris Law’s piecey pixie is parted to the side, with soft texture and a jagged, wispy bang for some edge.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers recreated this underlying dynamics in a controllable quantum system and found that string breaking can begin at the edges before spreading inward.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Crudo but not crudo, salad but not salad, a gorgeous rummage of ingredients popping off flashbulb-bright acidity.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Sourdough bread stays fresh longer than yeast bread due to its natural acidity, but is best consumed within 48 hours.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of acidity
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“Acridness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acridness. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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