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Acrid

/ˈæk.ɹɪd/

Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.

📖 Definitions of "Acrid"

adjective
  1. 1

    Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.

    "Sodium polyacrylate is an acrid salt."

  2. 2

    Causing heat and irritation.

    "The bombardier beetle sprays acrid secretions to defend itself."

  3. 3

    Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.

    "That man has an acrid temper."

🔄 Synonyms of "Acrid"

13 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
acerbic(figurative) Sharp, harsh, biting.
causticnounCapable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.
virulent(medicine) Of a disease or disease-causing agent: malignant, able to cause damage to the host.
vitriolic(figuratively) Bitterly scathing, caustic.
venomousOf an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom (“a toxin intended for defensive or offensive use”) which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.
unpleasantNot pleasant.
acerb(archaic, figurative) Sharp and harsh in expressing oneself.
pungentHaving a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
bitternounHaving an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).
sulfurous(American spelling) Containing sulfur.
blisteringnounVery hot.
sulphurous(chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of sulfurous. [(American spelling) Containing sulfur.]
acidnoun(chemistry) Any compound which yields H+ ions (protons) when dissolved in water; an Arrhenius acid.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Acrid"

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WordDefinition
acerbic(figurative) Sharp, harsh, biting.
acerb(archaic, figurative) Sharp and harsh in expressing oneself.
bitterHaving an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).
acidnoun(chemistry) Any compound which yields H+ ions (protons) when dissolved in water; an Arrhenius acid.
pungentHaving a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
unpleasantNot pleasant.
causticnounCapable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.
blisteringVery hot.
venomousOf an animal (specifically a snake) or parts of its body: producing venom (“a toxin intended for defensive or offensive use”) which is usually injected into an enemy or prey by biting or stinging; hence, of a bite or sting: injecting venom.
virulent(medicine) Of a disease or disease-causing agent: malignant, able to cause damage to the host.
vitriolicnoun(figuratively) Bitterly scathing, caustic.
sulfurous(American spelling) Containing sulfur.
sulphurous(chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of sulfurous. [(American spelling) Containing sulfur.]
sourTasting of acidity.
stingingHaving the capacity to sting.
acrimonious(figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone.
sharpTerminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
roughNot smooth; uneven.
keen(chiefly Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
potentPowerful; possessing power; effective.

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