word
Acerbic
Uh-SEH-rbihk
/ʌˈsɛrbɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
acerbic
Dictionary meaning
Harsh or corrosive in tone.
Examples
- An acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose.
Synonyms: bitter
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