Acerbically: meaning, definitions and examples

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acerbically

 

[ ษ™หˆsษœหrbษชkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

tone of voice

Acerbically refers to speaking in a sharp or bitter manner. When someone communicates acerbically, they often express criticism in a way that is cutting or harsh. This term often describes a tone that is not just critical but also laced with sarcasm or irony. Such communication can sometimes alienate others, leading to misunderstandings or conflicts. Acerbic remarks may contain a kernel of truth but are delivered in a stinging way.

Synonyms

bitter, caustic, sarcastic, scathing, sharp

Examples of usage

  • He commented acerbically on her poor performance.
  • Her acerbic wit kept everyone on their toes.
  • The review was acerbically written, pointing out flaws in bold terms.

Translations

Translations of the word "acerbically" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกcido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคกเคผเคตเฅ‡เคชเคจ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช scharf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ั€ะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cierpko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่พ›่พฃใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acerbe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกcidamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท acฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ž„ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู…ุฑุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kysele

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyslo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ–ๅˆปๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grenkosodno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beiskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ acฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกcidamente

Etymology

The word 'acerbically' is derived from the adjective 'acerbic', which has its origins in the Latin word 'acerbus', meaning 'harsh, sour, or bitter'. This Latin root is linked to 'acer', meaning 'sharp' or 'keen', emphasizing the sharpness associated with both taste and tone. The transition from Latin to English occurred through the influence of Middle French, which adopted the term 'acerbe' in the 14th century. Over the years, 'acerbic' began to take on a broader connotation related to speech and demeanor. By the late 19th century, 'acerbically' emerged as its adverbial form in English, popularized in literary contexts where sharp criticism or biting commentary was prevalent. The term continues to be used in modern discourse to describe comments that are incisively critical or unpleasantly pointed.