acerbic
adjective
[ əˈsəːbɪk ]
• (especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright.
• "his acerbic wit"
Similar:
sharp,
sarcastic,
sardonic,
satirical,
scathing,
cutting,
razor-edged,
incisive,
penetrating,
piercing,
biting,
stinging,
searing,
keen,
caustic,
trenchant,
bitter,
acrimonious,
astringent,
harsh,
severe,
devastating,
abrasive,
wounding,
hurtful,
unkind,
cruel,
vitriolic,
virulent,
mordant,
venomous,
waspish,
poisonous,
spiteful,
vicious,
malicious,
acerb,
bitchy,
catty,
sarky,
snarky,
mordacious,
acidulous,
• tasting sour or bitter.
Similar:
sour,
acid,
acidic,
acidulated,
tart,
bitter,
unsweetened,
sharp,
acetic,
acetous,
vinegary,
pungent,
acrid,
unpleasant,
distasteful,
acerb,
acidulous,
Origin:
mid 19th century: from Latin acerbus ‘sour-tasting’ + -ic.
