acerbity

noun
UK: /əˈsɜː.bɪ.ti/
US: /əˈsɝː.bɪ.t̬i/

  1. A sharp and bitter manner; harshness or severity of words or tone.

    1. I was shocked by the acerbity in her voice. [ ] [ ]
    2. The debate was marked by an unusual acerbity between the candidates, which surprised many viewers. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sour or bitter taste.

    1. The lemon had an unexpected acerbity. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the sweetness of the fruit, there was a lingering acerbity that some found unpleasant. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

asperity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acerbity" in English means: A sharp and bitter manner; harshness or severity of words or tone., A sour or bitter taste..

The phonetic transcription of "acerbity" is /əˈsɜː.bɪ.ti/ in British English and /əˈsɝː.bɪ.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acerbity": asperity.

Example usage of "acerbity": "I was shocked by the acerbity in her voice.". More examples on the page.