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- [uh-sur-bi-tee]
- /əˈsɜr bɪ ti/
- /əˈsɜː.bɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-sur-bi-tee]
- /əˈsɜr bɪ ti/
Definitions of acerbity word
- uncountable noun acerbity Acerbity is a kind of bitter, critical humour. 3
- noun acerbity vitriolic or embittered speech, temper, etc 3
- noun acerbity sourness or bitterness of taste 3
- noun acerbity a sour, astringent quality 3
- noun acerbity sharpness, bitterness, or harshness of temper, words, etc. 3
- noun acerbity sourness, with roughness or astringency of taste. 1
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Origin of acerbity
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
From the Latin word acerbitās, dating back to 1565-75. See acerbic, -ity
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Parts of speech for Acerbity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
acerbity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
acerbity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for acerbity
noun acerbity
- tartness — sharp to the taste; sour or acid: Tart apples are best for pie. Synonyms: astringent, acrid, piquant. Antonyms: sweet, sugary, bland, mellow.
- asperity — If you say something with asperity, you say it impatiently and severely.
- acidity — the quality or state of being acid
- mordancy — the quality of being mordant; sharpness.
- astringent — An astringent is a liquid that you put on your skin to make it less oily or to make cuts stop bleeding.
Antonyms for acerbity
noun acerbity
- mildness — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- mellowness — soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit.
- oversweet — having the taste or flavor characteristic of sugar, honey, etc.
- kindness — the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
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