adjective
- Having a taste characteristic of that produced by acids: acerbic, acetous, acid, acidulous, dry, sour, tangy, tart. See taste/bad taste.
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The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
sour or bitter in taste
Synonyms: acerbic, astringent, sharp
Meaning #2:
harsh or corrosive in tone
Synonyms: acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulfurous, sulphurous, venomous, virulent, vitriolic
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