acerbic
/əˈsɜrbɪk/
adjective
- Harsh, critical, or sarcastic in speech or manner; sharply forthright.
- The teacher's acerbic remark about the student's essay discouraged the class.
- The columnist was known for her acerbic commentary on political scandals.
- His acerbic sense of humor sometimes offended people who didn't know him well.
- Having a sharp, sour, or bitter taste.
- The wine had an acerbic finish that lingered on the tongue.
- She preferred sweet apples over the acerbic varieties.
- The acerbic taste of the grapefruit made him add a spoonful of honey.
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