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acerbic

adjective

/əˈsɜːrbɪk/

Meaning

sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste

His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.

acerbic wit

sharp, biting, harsh, caustic, bitter

gentle, mild, kind

acerbic tone, acerbic remark, acerbic wit, acerbic personality

Presenting some framework or concept briefly

Consisting of a variety of different items or types.

acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.

Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.