Acerbic

ENZH

What Does Acerbic Mean?

  • 尖刻的
  • 辛辣的
  • 酸的
  • 尖锐的
  • 刻薄的

Acerbic Pronunciation

/əˈsɜːrbɪk/

Acerbic Definition

adjective

Definition

having a sharp or bitter taste or character; often used metaphorically to describe a style of speaking or writing that is cutting or harsh.

In ZH

有尖锐或苦涩的味道或性格;通常用来比喻描述一种尖刻或严厉的说话或写作风格。

How to Use Acerbic in a Sentence

  • His acerbic comments often lead to misunderstandings.
  • She had an acerbic wit that could slice through tension.
  • The critic's acerbic review devastated the author.
  • His acerbic remarks alienated many of his friends.
  • The article was filled with acerbic observations about the political climate.