ˈakrə̇d adjective
( usually -er/-est )
Etymology: modification (influenced by acid ) of Latin acr-, acer sharp — more at edge
1. : unpleasantly or irritatingly sharp or strong to the taste
strong brine is acrid
acrid alum
or to the smell
acrid sulfur fumes
: stingingly bitter : caustic
2. : deeply or violently bitter : excessively caustic, rancorous, or acrimonious
an acrid temper
an acrid denunciation
Synonyms: see bitter