acrid

Meanings

• adjective

  having a sharp, pungent, and irritating smell or taste

• adjective

  harsh, bitter, and sharp in taste or effect

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæk.ɹɪd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

delectable , delicious , tasteful

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Synonyms

acerbic , acrimonious , acrimonious , pungent , corrosive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acrid
crid , rid , bride , tide

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Variants

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acrid , acrider , acridest , acridities , acridity , acridly , acridness , acridnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French ascrire ‘make sharp, point, prick’, from ascre ‘sharp’ + -ir ‘make’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'acrid' is derived from the Old French word 'ascrire', which means 'to make sharp'.

2. Acrid is often used to describe the taste of certain types of cheeses, such as blue cheese or goat cheese.

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Related Concepts

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1. pungent: Related to acrid as both words describe substances that have a sharp, irritating taste or smell.

2. bitter: Related to acrid as both words can describe a harsh or unpleasant taste.

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Culture

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Acrid is often used to describe the taste or smell of certain foods, such as certain types of cheeses or spices. In literature, it is sometimes used metaphorically to describe harsh or bitter experiences or emotions.

How to Memorize "acrid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sharp, pungent substance, such as a spicy pepper or a strong cheese.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acrid' with the taste or smell of a strong, sharp substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'acrid' by associating it with the 'A' in 'acrid' standing for 'acute' and 'irritating'.

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