acerbic adjective

/əˈsɜː.bɪk/

/-ˈsɝː-/ adj formal

Definition

describes something that is spoken or written in a way that is direct, clever and cruel

The letters show the acerbic wit for which Parker was both admired and feared.

/əˈsɜː.bə.ti/

/-ˈsɝː.bə.t ̬i/ n [U]

(Definition of acerbic adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Synonyms and related words:

to compete for a position in a sports team or a part in a play

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