Acrid
/ˈækrɪd/
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Definitions
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Having a sharp or bitter taste.
/ˈækrɪd/
adjectiveneutralIntermediate
General
having a sharp, bitter taste
The acrid smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe.
How It's Used
Culinary
"The mustard greens have an acrid taste, so they are usually mixed with other greens."
From Latin 'acer', meaning 'sharp, keen'.
Acrid has been used since the 15th century to describe sharp, bitter tastes.
Memory tip
Imagine biting into a lemon that's too sour.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"Sharp, keen"
acrid smokeacrid smell
Common misspellings
akridacrildakridt
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