Associations to the word «Acrid»
Noun
- Mushroom
- Sulfur
- Plastic
- Secretion
- Gunfire
- Roar
- Odd
- Wreckage
- Humour
- Thick
- Cigarette
- Sled
- Flame
- Irritation
- Mist
- Plume
- Fright
- Bitterness
- Blossom
- Aa
- Plaster
- Fluid
- Tobacco
- Spark
- Sweet
- Chimney
- Chemical
- Cutting
- Poison
- Grease
- Tongue
- Confine
- Discharge
- Cavern
- Mouth
- Inflammation
- Boiling
- Gasp
- Bite
- Hearth
- Musket
- Gland
- Milk
- Clean
- Decay
- Roaring
- Cigar
- Spice
- Heavy
- Fireplace
- Surge
- Offensive
- Slate
- Atmosphere
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
ACRID, adjective. Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent.
ACRID, adjective. Causing heat and irritation; corrosive.
ACRID, adjective. Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.
Dictionary definition
ACRID, adjective. Strong and sharp;"the pungent taste of radishes"; "the acrid smell of burning rubber".
ACRID, adjective. Harsh or corrosive in tone; "an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose"; "a barrage of acid comments"; "her acrid remarks make her many enemies"; "bitter words"; "blistering criticism"; "caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics"; "a sulfurous denunciation"; "a vitriolic critique".
Wise words
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