acridly

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to describe a sharp, pungent, or bitter smell or taste.

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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 'acrid' meaning sharp or bitter.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'acrid' comes from the Latin word 'acris', meaning sharp or pointed.

2. Acridine is a class of organic compounds that have an acrid structure and are used as dyes and fluorescent indicators.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pungency: The quality of being sharp, pungent, or bitter.

2. Acrid Smell: A strong, sharp, and bitter smell, often associated with chemicals or burnt substances.

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Culture

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In literature, 'acridly' is often used to describe the tone or delivery of a spoken or written word. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Tom Buchanan speaks to Nick Carraway 'acridly' when expressing his disdain for Gatsby.

How to Memorize "acridly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lemon, which has a sharp and pungent smell and taste. This can help you remember the meaning of 'acridly'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acridly' with the word 'pungent' or 'bitter' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'acrid' and 'ly' to remember the meaning of 'acridly'.

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