acerbic

Describes a person's tone, manner, or remark as sharp, direct, and often critical or sarcastic.

ruОписывает тон, манеру или замечание человека как резкое, прямое и часто критическое или саркастическое.esDescribe un tono, manera o comentario de una persona como agudo, directo y a menudo crítico o sarcástico.frQualifie un ton, une manière ou une remarque d'une personne comme étant vif, direct et souvent critique ou sarcastique.deBeschreibt einen Ton, eine Art oder eine Bemerkung als scharf, direkt und oft kritisch oder sarkastisch.ptDescreve um tom, maneira ou comentário de alguém como cortante, direto e frequentemente crítico ou sarcástico.zh形容言辞、语气或态度尖锐、直率，常带有批评或讽刺意味。arصفة تصف الأسلوب أو الكلام بأنه حادّ وصريح وجارح، وغالبًا ما يكون نقديًا أو ساخرًا.

1. Sharp or bitter in tone C1 formal

   Expressing harsh criticism or sarcasm in a sharp, direct way.

   • The critic's acerbic review of the film was widely quoted.
   • Her acerbic wit often made people uncomfortable.
   • He responded with an acerbic comment about the proposal.

   ruРезкий или язвительныйesmordaz, acrefrAcerbe (ton)deScharf oder beißend im TonptÁcido ou mordazzh尖刻或刻薄arحَادّ أو لاذِع في النبرة

   Synonyme: acidacrimoniousbittercausticcuttingmordantpungentsarcasticscathingsharptarttrenchantvitriolic

   Antonyme: gentlekindmildsoftsweet

2. Sour or acidic taste C2 formal

   Having a sharp, sour, or bitter taste, like vinegar or lemon.

   • The wine had an acerbic finish that lingered on the palate.
   • The acerbic flavor of the fruit made it difficult to eat raw.
   • Chefs sometimes use acerbic ingredients to balance rich dishes.

   ruКислый или терпкий вкусesDe sabor agrio o ácidofrGoût acide ou aigredeSaurer oder herber GeschmackptSabor ácido ou adstringentezh酸涩的味道arطعم حامض أو قابض

   Synonyme: acidicacridbitterlemonysharpsourtangytartvinegary

   Antonyme: blandmellowmildsweet

• more acerbic comparative form
• most acerbic superlative form