acerbically
/əˈsɜrbɪkli/
adverb
- In a sharp, critical, or sarcastic manner.
- She acerbically noted that his excuse was the weakest she had ever heard.
- The reviewer acerbically dismissed the novel as a waste of paper.
- He acerbically replied, 'Oh, brilliant idea,' when his colleague suggested starting over.
- With a sour or bitter taste.
- The wine had aged poorly and now sat acerbically on the palate.
- The fruit tasted acerbically sour, making her reach for water.
- The lemon juice was added acerbically, overwhelming the dish.