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acerbity

[əˈsɜːbɪti]

acerbity Definition

  • 1sharpness or bitterness of taste
  • 2harshness or severity of manner or expression

Using acerbity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acerbity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The acerbity of the lemon made her pucker her lips.

  • Example

    His acerbity towards his colleagues made him unpopular in the office.

  • Example

    The critic's acerbity was evident in his scathing review of the play.

acerbity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acerbity

Antonyms for acerbity

Phrases with acerbity

  • in a sharp, bitter, or harsh manner

    Example

    She responded to his criticism with acerbity, making it clear she did not appreciate his comments.

  • the tendency to speak in a sharp, bitter, or harsh manner

    Example

    Her acerbity of tongue often got her into trouble with her friends and family.

  • the tendency to use sharp, bitter, or harsh language in a humorous or sarcastic way

    Example

    The comedian's acerbity of wit was a hit with the audience, who laughed at his biting commentary on current events.

Origins of acerbity

from Latin 'acerb' meaning 'sharp, bitter'

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Summary: acerbity in Brief

'Acerbity' [əˈsɜːbɪti] refers to sharpness or bitterness of taste, or harshness or severity of manner or expression. It can describe the taste of a lemon or the tone of someone's speech. Phrases like 'with acerbity' and 'acerbity of tongue' use the term to denote a sharp, bitter, or harsh manner of speaking. 'Acerbity of wit' describes the use of such language in a humorous or sarcastic way.