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

Etymology

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.