acerbic

• Beschreibt einen Ton, eine Art oder eine Bemerkung als scharf, direkt und oft kritisch oder sarkastisch.

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

1. Sharp or bitter in toneC1formal

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

   Scharf oder beißend im Ton

   • 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.

   Synonymeacidacrimoniousbittercausticcuttingmordantpungentsarcasticscathingsharptarttrenchantvitriolic

   Antonymegentlekindmildsoftsweet

2. Sour or acidic tasteC2formal

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

   Saurer oder herber Geschmack

   • 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.

   Synonymeacidicacridbitterlemonysharpsourtangytartvinegary

   Antonymeblandmellowmildsweet