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Learn the meaning of acerbic with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
acerbic
(adjective)
acerbic
(adjective)
Meaning
sharp and forthright in speech
Example
"Her acerbic comments during the debate surprised everyone."
Synonyms
sarcasticbittercaustic
Antonyms
gentlekindtactful
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Word origin
From Latin 'acerbus', meaning harsh or sour.
Related word forms
adverb: acerbically
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