acridness

• Sustantivo que denota la cualidad de ser extremadamente agudo o desagradablemente mordaz en el lenguaje o el tono. También se refiere a un sabor u olor áspero y acre.

A noun referring to the quality of being extremely bitter or sharply disagreeable in language or tone.

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1. Extreme bitternessC1formal

   A very sharp, pungent, or unpleasant taste or smell, often causing a stinging sensation.

   Acritud extrema

   • The acridness of the smoke made everyone cough.
   • He could taste the acridness of the burnt toast.
   • The acridness of the chemical filled the lab.

   Sinónimosacerbityacriditybitternessharshnesspungencysharpness

   Antónimosmildnesssweetness

2. Sharpness in language or toneC1formal

   The quality of being harsh, bitter, or sharply critical in speech or writing.

   Acerbidad en el lenguaje o tono

   • The acridness of her reply surprised everyone.
   • His review was full of acridness and disdain.
   • The acridness in his voice revealed his anger.

   Sinónimosacrimonyasperitybitternessharshnesssharpnesstartnesstrenchancyvirulencevitriol