acerbic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əˈsɜː(r)bɪk/
• (US) enPR: ə-sûr'bĭk, IPA ^(key): /əˈsɜ(r)bɪk/

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Adjective

Positive acerbic

Comparative more acerbic

Superlative most acerbic

1. If something is acerbic, it tastes sour.
   • Synonym: acerb

   A lemon tastes acerbic.

Related words

• acerb
• acerbate
• acerbity