acerbic

adjective

/əˈsɜː.bɪk/

/-ˈsɝː-/ 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.Unkind, cruel and unfeelingViolent or aggressiveTreating people or animals badlyInsults and abuse acerbity

/əˈsɜː.bə.ti/

/-ˈsɝː.bə.t̬i/ noun [U]

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