acrid[adjective]Synonyms: pungent, bitter, caustic, harsh, sharp, vitriolic
Antonyms: savory
Contrasted words: palatable, sapid, tasty, toothsome, delectable, delicious, luscious
Related Words: biting,
caustic,
cutting,
piquant,
pungent,
cloying,
oversweet,
saccharine [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
ac‧rid /ˈækrəd, ˈækrɪd/
adjective[
Date: 1700-1800;
Language: Latin;
Origin: acer 'sharp'; influenced by acid]
1. an acrid smell or taste is strong and unpleasant and stings your nose or throat:
a cloud of acrid smoke2. formal an acrid remark expresses anger and criticizes someone strongly
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲