ACRIDNESS Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

acridness

noun

Definition of acridness

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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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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Noun

Little united the Syrian rebels during the country’s civil war from 2011 to 2024 outside of their hatred of Assad, and Damascus has sought to cultivate this memory of bitterness to keep the country’s disparate groups together.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
The tea supplies tannins and bitterness while maple and orange recreate that familiar balance of sweet, bitter and citrus.

— Ryan Brennan August 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of bitterness

Noun

Following a major hailstorm, for example, connected property intelligence can help carriers quickly assess affected neighborhoods, triage claims based on severity and deploy field resources where they're needed most.

— David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The 24-year-old Italian pulled out of this week’s Cincinnati Open with the same issue, and has been undergoing medical tests in Milan and Turin throughout August to assess its severity.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of severity

Noun

The Soviet Union took them from Japan in the final days of World War II, and the dispute has kept the countries from signing a peace treaty formally ending their hostilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Riyadh and Abu Dhabi were already at loggerheads over Syria, with Saudi Arabia backing the post-Assad regime and the UAE sharing Israel’s hostility to it, and Yemen, where Saudi Arabia had just driven out Emirati proxies.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of hostility

Noun

L’Agence’s Lian jacket called my name immediately, delivering uptown elegance with a downtown edge when styled with jeans and a white tee.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Stock up Defensive end R Mason Thomas The Chiefs are looking for more speed off the edge, and Thomas delivered.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

The best wine for tailgating is often a crisp, dry rosé because of its versatility, refreshing acidity and ability to pair with a wide range of football season’s favorite finger foods.

— Katie Kelly Bell, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
There’s powerful minerality with a bright burst of delightful acidity in the finish.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of acidity

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