Acerbic

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/əsˈɛrbɪk/ · असर्बिक

Meaning

Sharp and direct

Harsh or critical in a direct and rather cruel way/Sharp and direct

sharp and bitter in speech or tone

हिंदी अर्थ

तीखा और कटु

तीखा, कटु (बोलचाल में)

Synonyms · पर्यायवाची
SharpCausticMordantSardonicBitingTrenchantAcrid
Antonyms · विलोम
BlandMildSweetGentleKindGenial
Example sentences

He wrote an acerbic review of the new edition.

An acerbic remark closes a door quickly.

The critic is known for his acerbic reviews of new films.

Daily use: Acerbic review likhi usne.

Word forms
Acerbity nAcerbic adjAcerbically adv
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Memory trick · Prashant Sir

Acerbic में ACE और acid सुनिए। ताश में जिसके हाथ इक्का (ace) आ जाए, वह अकड़कर तीखा बोलने लगता है; और acid जैसे जलाने वाले शब्द — यही acerbic हैं।

Hear ACE and ACID in ACErbic. Whoever gets the ace in a card game starts speaking sharply and proudly, and words that burn like acid are acerbic. Speech that is sharp, direct and bitter is acerbic.

Exam note

Synonym caustic, sarcastic, scathing, sharp; antonym mild, gracious, sweet, bland।

Synonyms caustic, sarcastic, scathing, sharp; antonyms mild, gracious, sweet, bland.

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