acridity

[US]/ˈæk.rɪdɪ.ti/
[UK]/əˈkrɪdɪ.ti/

Translation

n.the quality of being bitter or sharp in taste or smell; bitterness, pungency; harshness of tone or expression; severity of criticism
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Example Sentences

the acridity of the smoke stung his eyes.

there was a certain acridity in her tone when she spoke about him.

the acridity of the debate left everyone feeling exhausted.

he couldn't stand the acridity of their constant bickering.

the acridity of his words cut deep into her heart.

her laughter had a touch of acridity, hinting at bitterness beneath the surface.

the acridity of the situation made it difficult to find common ground.

he tried to mask his anger with a veneer of civility, but the acridity still showed through.

the acridity of the political climate made compromise nearly impossible.

despite their attempts at politeness, an acridity lingered in the air between them.

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