acrid

/'ækrid/

Thân thiện

The acrid smell of burning rubber filled the garage.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Harshly bitter or pungent in taste or smell: Describes something that has a strong, sharp, and often unpleasant taste or odor, typically causing a stinging or burning sensation.
   • Bitterly harsh or caustic in tone or manner: Describes language, criticism, or behavior that is sharp, biting, and intended to hurt or criticize severely.

Examples of Usage

• Describing taste or smell:
  • The acrid smoke from the burning tires made our eyes water.
  • The cheese had an acrid flavor that was hard to enjoy.
• Describing tone or language:
  • Her acrid review of the film discouraged many from seeing it.
  • The debate was filled with acrid remarks from both candidates.

Advanced Usage

• "acrid bitterness": Emphasizes an intensely harsh quality.
  • The acrid bitterness of their feud was evident to everyone.
• "acrid wit": Refers to humor that is sharp and sarcastic, often hurtful.
  • He was known for his acrid wit, which could disarm friends and foes alike.

Variants and Related Words

• Acridity (n): The state or quality of being acrid.
  • The acridity of the chemical fumes required immediate evacuation.
• Acridly (adv): In an acrid manner.
  • He spoke acridly about his former employer.

Synonyms

• Pungent: Having a sharply strong taste or smell.
• Caustic: Bitterly sarcastic; capable of burning or corroding.
• Acerbic: Sharp and forthright, especially in speech.
• Vitriolic: Filled with bitter criticism or malice.

Antonyms

• Mild: Not sharp, harsh, or intense.
• Sweet: Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar.
• Gentle: Mild in temperament or behavior; not harsh.

Related Phrases

• Acrid smoke: Smoke that is irritating and strong-smelling, often from burning plastics or chemicals.
  • The factory fire produced acrid smoke that spread across the neighborhood.
• Acrid exchange: A conversation or argument characterized by bitter, harsh remarks.
  • The meeting ended in an acrid exchange between the two managers.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. harsh or corrosive in tone
   • an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose
   • a barrage of acid comments
   • her acrid remarks make her many enemies
   • bitter words
   • blistering criticism
   • caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics
   • a sulfurous denunciation
   • a vitriolic critique
2. strong and sharp
   • the pungent taste of radishes
   • the acrid smell of burning rubber

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