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acrid
adjective
Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell; angry and bitter in tone.
Common - Frequently used in everyday language
Etymology
From Latin acer "sharp, pungent, bitter," from Proto-Indo-European *ak- "be sharp." Related to acid and acumen.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Acrid smoke filled the room during the fire."
- 2.
"The debate turned acrid as tempers flared."
- 3.
"An acrid smell of burning rubber filled the air."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
pungentbitterharshsharpcaustic
Related Words
bitingstingingunpleasantsour
Fun Fact
Acrid, acid, acumen, and acute all share the Proto-Indo-European root *ak- meaning "sharp." Whether describing tastes, smells, minds, or angles, the connection is sharpness.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 5 letters (A, C, R, I, D)
Scrabble Value: 8 points
Tip: Words ending in "ID" are often good scoring opportunities.
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