English Explanatory Dictionary

acerb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, such as unripe fruit.
  2. Sharp and harsh in expressing oneself.

Pronunciation

/əˈsɜːb/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-acerb.wav /əˈsɜɹb/

Word forms

acerb acerber more acerb acerbest most acerb

Etymology

From Latin acerbus, from Latin ācer (“sharp”): compare French acerbe. See acrid.

Synonyms

acerbic

Related words

acerbate acerbically acerbity exacerbate

Derived words

acerbly
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