Adjective
acerbic
IPA /əˈsɜːbɪk/
Using sharp, unkind criticism that can hurt someone's feelings, especially in speech or writing.
See example sentence: acerbic
His acerbic remark about dinner upset everyone at the table.
BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY
Discover a useful word, hear its pronunciation and use it in a sentence.
YOUR WORD COLLECTION
Related to “sarcastic”. Remove related-word filter
Choose a letter to browse the full collection. Numbers show how many words are available.
IPA /əˈsɜːbɪk/
Using sharp, unkind criticism that can hurt someone's feelings, especially in speech or writing.
His acerbic remark about dinner upset everyone at the table.
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
Choose a word, say it aloud and write a sentence about your day. Then try a short practice to check your understanding.