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Acrimoniously: meaning, definitions and examples

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acrimoniously

 

[ หŒรฆkrษชหˆmoสŠniษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a dispute or argument

In a bitter, sharp, or harsh manner, typically involving strong feelings of anger or resentment.

Synonyms

angrily, bitterly, harshly, resentfully.

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Word Description / Examples
acrimoniously

Used in situations involving conflict or heated debate, often in formal or legal settings.

  • The partners acrimoniously debated the terms of their agreement
  • She spoke acrimoniously of her former employer during the trial
bitterly

Best for expressing emotional pain and resentment, often about something that has happened in the past.

  • She spoke bitterly about her failed marriage
  • He bitterly remembered the lost opportunity
harshly

Used when someone is being overly critical or severe in their judgment or actions.

  • The teacher spoke harshly to the student who missed the assignment
  • He was harshly criticized for his mistakes
angrily

Used in everyday situations where someone is expressing strong emotions in a heated or irate manner.

  • He angrily slammed the door
  • She shouted angrily at the driver who cut her off
resentfully

Used when someone is harboring feelings of envy or bitterness, particularly when they feel wronged or unfairly treated.

  • She looked resentfully at her colleague who received the promotion
  • He spoke resentfully about the unfair treatment he received at work

Examples of usage

  • The two politicians debated acrimoniously on live television.
  • She argued acrimoniously with her neighbor over the property line.
  • The divorce proceedings ended acrimoniously, with both parties feeling bitter and resentful.
  • The siblings fought acrimoniously over their inheritance.
  • The business partners parted ways acrimoniously after a disagreement.

Translations

Translations of the word "acrimoniously" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acrimoniosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเฅเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bissig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan sengit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพะฒั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgryลบliwie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่พ›่พฃใซ (ใ—ใ‚“ใ‚‰ใคใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acrimonieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acrimoniosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท acฤฑ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ž„ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู…ุฑุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostล™e

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ–ๅˆปๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beitt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‰ั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ acฤฑqlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acrimoniosamente

Etymology

The word 'acrimoniously' originates from the Latin word 'acrimonia', meaning bitterness or sharpness. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, it has come to be used to describe situations or interactions marked by bitterness, resentment, or harshness, especially in disputes or arguments.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,543, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.