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

The salmoriglio, a Calabrian condiment with garlic and herbs similar to chimichurri, features dandelion greens, their bitterness a counter to some of the sweetness.

— Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
The amateur is freed from the pressures of exhibition and sale, but that might just as easily breed bitterness as happiness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of bitterness

Noun

And dry forests and parched soils significantly increase the likelihood and severity of wildfires.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
The increasing frequency and severity of combinations like drought and flooding are what climate breakdown is all about.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 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

Hatred toward minorities is not new in America, but the recent surge in hostility aimed at Indian Americans is staggering.

— Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Riyadh said the discussions were aimed at keeping diplomatic channels open and preventing another escalation in hostilities.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 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

Lactic acid, on the other hand, simply uses its acidity to loosen those bonds.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026
It is aged for 11 months on the lees with little to no stirring and has aromas of yellow plum, peach, and citrus flowers with balanced acidity that pave the way for flavors of citrus pith, grapefruit, and green apple.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of acidity

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