Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acerbities
noun
uh-SUR-bi-teez
Definition
The quality of being sharp, bitter, or cutting in tone or manner.
Examples
- His acerbities often alienated his colleagues at work.
- The author’s use of acerbities in the dialogue highlighted the tension between the characters.
- While she usually had a warm approach, her acerbities emerged during public debates.
Meaning
Acerbities refer to harshness or severity in speech or attitude, often indicating a critical or biting demeanor.
Synonyms
- bitterness
- harshness
- acrimony
- severity
- sharpness
