adverb
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But then, she thought acidly , he had probably never been young in his life; some people were like that.
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He hardened his heart and turned on his computer, smiling acidly at the screen.
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Of course there was no rush, she thought acidly , making her way up the stairs.
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She also remarks, rather acidly , that women these days are inclined to be arrogant when they're in charge.
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She stood up, smiling acidly , and bade him good day.
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What was he trying to prove, she asked acidly , his ability to survive?