Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
asperity
noun
/əˈspɛrɪti/
Definition
Asperity refers to harshness or severity in tone, manner, or temperament.
Examples
- His voice was filled with asperity when he spoke to the committee.
- The asperity of her remarks surprised everyone in the room.
Meaning
It describes a roughness or a severity that is often applied to speech or behavior.
Synonyms
- harshness
- severity
- acrimony
- bitterness
