acridity

noun

Definition of acriditynext
1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality the acridity of the stand-up's comic rant was a little unexpected

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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression the acridity of the supervisor's reprimands was detrimental to morale in the department

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acridity
  1. bite
  2. severity
  3. edge
  4. hostility
  5. acidity
  6. bile
Noun
  • The goal is to achieve a juicy look, characterized by an imprecise and slightly smudged application, reminiscent of the resulting lip tint after taking a bite of fruit.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Light bites accompany the tasting, enhancing the experience.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of bite
Noun
  • Since the intelligence agencies do not usually bother to debunk such individual bits of false propaganda, the sudden flurry of public notifications indicates the severity of the threat that U.S. spies now see in the underlying Russian plot against the election.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The amount represents around 44 percent of the agency's entire two-year budget, underscoring the severity of the situation, as the commission struggles to manage the state's oil and gas industry effectively.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of severity
Noun
  • Greg Alder has had great success growing raspberries on the eastern edge of large trees.
    Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Ribbons marked the edge of the area that will be logged.
    April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of edge
Noun
  • The spike in homophobia and homophobic violence has led Ivorian gay communities and human rights groups to express concerns that the hostility could endanger the country's reputation for comparative tolerance.
    Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
  • That fear stems from the hostility crypto experienced under the current administration.
    Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of hostility
Noun
  • This results in wines with bright acidity and complex flavor profiles that genuinely express the land.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Buy Now: $55 Acumen 2021 Peak Cabernet Franc Atlas Peak Napa Valley California Grapes growing in Acumen’s Atlas Peak vineyards generally experience temperatures that are five to 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor, which imparts a pronounced sense of freshness and balanced acidity.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of acidity
Noun
  • The body cannot break down fatty foods when bile does not function effectively.
    Jay N. Yepuri, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
  • The gallbladder stores bile, a fluid the liver makes that helps break down fat.
    Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of bile
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