English Explanatory Dictionary

acrid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
  2. Causing heat and irritation.
  3. Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.

Pronunciation

/ˈæk.ɹɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-acrid.wav

Word forms

acrid acrider more acrid acridest most acrid

Etymology

From Latin ācris, from ācer (“sharp”); probably assimilated in form to acid. Compare eager.

Synonyms

pungent acrimonious corrosive acerbic

Antonyms

delectable delicious tasteful

Derived words

acridity acridly acridness antacrid nonacrid subacrid
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