Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acerb
adjective
/ˈeɪ.sɜːrb/
Definition
Sharp or bitter in flavor or tone; harsh in manner or speech.
Examples
- Her acerb comments during the debate left many feeling uncomfortable.
- The acerb taste of the unripe fruit was off-putting to many.
Meaning
Acerb refers to a level of bitterness or harshness, often used to describe a person’s attitude or the tone of their expressions.
Synonyms
- bitter
- harsh
- sharp
- caustic
- acrimonious
