ACERBIC


Meaning of ACERBIC in English

— acerbically , adv.

/euh serr"bik/ , adj.

1. sour or astringent in taste: Lemon juice is acerbic.

2. harsh or severe, as of temper or expression: acerbic criticism.

[ 1860-65; acerb ( us ) sour, unripe, bitterly harsh + -IC, irreg. for -OUS ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .