acerbity

Meanings

• Adjective

  Sharp, bitter, or caustic in taste, temperament, or expression.

  - "The lemon's acerbic taste was too strong for her."
  - "His acerbic wit made the room erupt in laughter."
  - "She found his acerbity unappealing."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈsɜːbɪti/
   
   
   
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2. /əˈsɝbɪdi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acerbity
ceremony , serenity , perity , territy

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Variants

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acerbities , acerbity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word acer, meaning 'sharp' or 'keen'. The suffix -ity was added to form the abstract noun.

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Trivia

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1. The word acerbity first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Acerbity is not only a taste sensation, but it can also refer to a sharp, bitter temperament or expression.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bitter: A taste sensation that is perceived as unpleasant and often sour or sharp. Acerbity is a type of bitterness that also includes the sharpness or causticness of the taste.

2. Sarcasm: A type of humor that involves making a caustic or bitter remark to mock or ridicule. Acerbity can be a part of sarcasm, as the words used are often sharp and biting.

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Culture

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In literature, acerbity is often used to describe a character's sharp tongue or biting sarcasm. In art, it can be represented through the use of strong, contrasting colors or sharp, angular lines.

How to Memorize "acerbity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sharp, tangy taste in your mouth. Visualize a lemon or other sour, bitter food to help remember the definition of acerbity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word acerbity with sharpness or bitterness. Think of a bitter, sharp-tasting food or a sharp, biting comment to help remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition word: 'Sharp, Bitter, Taste, Acerbity.' This can help you remember the definition.

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