Acerbity
noun
The quality of being bitter or sharp in taste, tone, character or feeling.
His acerbity of tone caught everyone by surprise.
Often appears as...
- acerbity of tone
- acerbity of speech
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Sharp and forthright style or manners; sarcastic behavior.
The acerbity of his response silenced everyone in the room.
Often appears as...
- acerbity in response
- acerbity in critique
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The quality of being bitter or sharp in taste, tone, character or feeling.
His acerbity of tone caught everyone by surprise.
Often appears as...
- acerbity of tone
- acerbity of speech
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Sharp and forthright style or manners; sarcastic behavior.
The acerbity of his response silenced everyone in the room.
Often appears as...
- acerbity in response
- acerbity in critique
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often indicates disapproval or criticism, not just a sharp taste.
His acerbity towards modern art revealed his traditional taste.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Charged
Can express strong emotions like anger or frustration.
The acerbity in her voice made the children shrink back in fear.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Casual
Used in formal contexts or literature, less common in everyday speech.
The novel's protagonist is known for his acerbity and wit.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often indicates disapproval or criticism, not just a sharp taste.
His acerbity towards modern art revealed his traditional taste.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Charged
Can express strong emotions like anger or frustration.
The acerbity in her voice made the children shrink back in fear.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Casual
Used in formal contexts or literature, less common in everyday speech.
The novel's protagonist is known for his acerbity and wit.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Often indicates disapproval or criticism, not just a sharp taste.
His acerbity towards modern art revealed his traditional taste.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Charged
Can express strong emotions like anger or frustration.
The acerbity in her voice made the children shrink back in fear.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Casual
Used in formal contexts or literature, less common in everyday speech.
The novel's protagonist is known for his acerbity and wit.
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