adj.
Pronunciation: ' a-kr ə d
Function: adjective
Etymology: modification of Latin acr-, acer sharp ― more at EDGE
Date: 1712
1 : sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : IRRITATING
2 : deeply or violently bitter : ACRIMONIOUS <an acrid denunciation>
synonyms see CAUSTIC
– acrid · i · ty \ a- ' kri-d ə -t ē , ə - \ noun
– ac · rid · ly \ ' a-kr ə d-l ē \ adverb
– ac · rid · ness noun