Acrid

/ˈækrɪd/
adjective

Having a very strong and unpleasant smell or taste.

The room was filled with the acrid smell of tobacco.
Visual representation of "acrid" - Having a very strong and unpleasant smell or taste.

Often appears as...

  • acrid smell
  • acrid taste
adjective

Characteristic of something harsh or corrosive in tone.

She bears an acrid resentment for that incident.
Visual representation of "acrid" - Characteristic of something harsh or corrosive in tone.

Often appears as...

  • acrid tone
  • acrid commentary

Usage tips

Disapproving

adjective

Having a very strong and unpleasant smell or taste.

The room was filled with the acrid smell of tobacco.
Visual representation of "acrid" - Having a very strong and unpleasant smell or taste.

Often appears as...

  • acrid smell
  • acrid taste
adjective

Characteristic of something harsh or corrosive in tone.

She bears an acrid resentment for that incident.
Visual representation of "acrid" - Characteristic of something harsh or corrosive in tone.

Often appears as...

  • acrid tone
  • acrid commentary

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "acrid"
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Sensory Impact

Used to describe a strong sensation that can overpower other senses, usually negative.

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As he opened the old book, an acrid smell of mold escaped the pages.
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Negative Experience

Often associated with discomfort or unpleasant experiences.

Illustration for Negative Experience
After the fire, they returned to an acrid taste lingering in the air.
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Unexpected Intensity

Can imply that the strength of a smell or taste was not anticipated.

Illustration for Unexpected Intensity
She took a sip of the soup and recoiled from its acrid bitterness.
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Sensory Impact

Used to describe a strong sensation that can overpower other senses, usually negative.

Illustration for Sensory Impact
As he opened the old book, an acrid smell of mold escaped the pages.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Experience

Often associated with discomfort or unpleasant experiences.

Illustration for Negative Experience
After the fire, they returned to an acrid taste lingering in the air.
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Unexpected Intensity

Can imply that the strength of a smell or taste was not anticipated.

Illustration for Unexpected Intensity
She took a sip of the soup and recoiled from its acrid bitterness.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sensory Impact

Used to describe a strong sensation that can overpower other senses, usually negative.

Illustration for Sensory Impact
As he opened the old book, an acrid smell of mold escaped the pages.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Experience

Often associated with discomfort or unpleasant experiences.

Illustration for Negative Experience
After the fire, they returned to an acrid taste lingering in the air.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Unexpected Intensity

Can imply that the strength of a smell or taste was not anticipated.

Illustration for Unexpected Intensity
She took a sip of the soup and recoiled from its acrid bitterness.
Visual representation of the word "Acrid"

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Video examples

Dan Barber: How I fell...

I didn't mention the skin of my beloved fish, which was delicious -- and I don't like fish skin; I don't like it seared, I don't like it crispy. It's that acrid, tar-like flavor.

Video examples

How I fell in love with...

mention the skin of my beloved fish which was delicious and I don't like fish skin I don't like it seared I don't like it crispy it's that acrid tar-like

Video examples

Dan Barber: How I fell...

I didn't mention the skin of my beloved fish, which was delicious -- and I don't like fish skin; I don't like it seared, I don't like it crispy. It's that acrid, tar-like flavor.

Video examples

How I fell in love with...

mention the skin of my beloved fish which was delicious and I don't like fish skin I don't like it seared I don't like it crispy it's that acrid tar-like

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