Acidly: meaning, definitions and examples

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acidly

 

[ หˆรฆs.ษชd.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

tone of voice

Acidly describes the manner in which something is said, particularly when it involves criticism or sarcasm. It often conveys a biting or sharp tone.

Synonyms

acerbically, bitingly, sarcastically, scornfully

Examples of usage

  • She replied acidly to the rude comment.
  • His acidly humorous remarks made the situation awkward.
  • The critic wrote acidly about the performance.
  • She looked at him and spoke acidly, revealing her disappointment.

Translations

Translations of the word "acidly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกcido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sauer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธัะปะพั‚ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwasowo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ธๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกcidamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท asitli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ง›์ด ๋‚˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุถูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kyselฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyslo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ธๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kislo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆา›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turลŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกcido

Word origin

The word 'acidly' is derived from the adjective 'acid', which comes from the Latin word 'acidus', meaning 'sour' or 'sharp'. The transition from the concept of a sharp taste or quality to a description of tone or demeanor reflects the metaphorical extension of 'acid' to characterize comments or behaviors that are caustic or painfully critical. The adverb form 'acidly' uses the suffix '-ly', indicating the manner of an action. The usage of 'acidly' in English has been noted since the 19th century and reflects a long-standing cultural recognition of how certain forms of speech can carry a sharpness akin to that of acidic substances.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,329 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.