ACERBIC


Meaning of ACERBIC in English

[ ə'sə:bɪk ]

■ adjective

1》 (of a person or manner) sharp and forthright.

2》 tasting sour or bitter.

Derivatives

~ally adverb

acerbity noun

Origin

C19: from L. acerbus 'sour-tasting' + -ic .

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