acrid

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Describes a strong, bitter, and unpleasant smell or taste, often associated with smoke or chemicals.

1. Strong and sharp smell or tasteC1formal

   Having a strong, bitter, and often unpleasant smell or taste that is irritating to the senses.

   لاذع

   • The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
   • The chemical had an acrid odor that burned the nostrils.
   • He tasted the acrid flavor of burnt toast.

   المرادفاتacidicbittercausticharshirritatingpungentsharpsourstinging

   الأضدادblandmildpleasantsweet

2. Harsh or corrosive in toneC1formal

   Describing language, remarks, or behavior that is bitter, sharp, and critical.

   لاذع

   • Her acrid comments during the debate offended many listeners.
   • The critic's acrid review of the film was widely condemned.
   • He responded with an acrid tone that silenced the room.

   المرادفاتbittercausticcuttingharshmordantscathingtrenchantvitriolic

   الأضدادgentlekindmildpleasantsoothingsweet