acridly

/ˈækrɪdli/
adverb
  1. In a way that has a sharp, bitter, or unpleasant taste or smell.
    • The fire burned acridly, filling the room with stinging smoke.
    • The old spices smelled acridly, so she threw them away.
    • The air tasted acridly of burnt rubber after the accident.
  2. In a harsh, bitter, or sarcastic manner.
    • He acridly remarked that her idea was the worst he had ever heard.
    • The politician acridly criticized his opponent's record.
    • She laughed acridly, making it clear she was not amused.
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