acrid
adjective
[ ˈakrɪd ]
• unpleasantly bitter or pungent.
• "acrid smoke"
Similar:
pungent,
bitter,
sharp,
sour,
tart,
harsh,
acid,
acidic,
acidulated,
vinegary,
acerbic,
acetic,
acetous,
stinging,
burning,
irritating,
nauseating,
noxious,
strong,
malodorous,
odorous,
burnt,
sooty,
mephitic,
acidulous,
miasmic,
miasmal,
Origin:
early 18th century: formed irregularly from Latin acer, acri- ‘sharp, pungent’ + -id1, probably influenced by acid .
