Definition of Acerbity
roughness or harshness, as in language or temperament
Examples of Acerbity in a sentence
The acerbity in the teacherβs tone made the small child cry.
With great acerbity, the coach reprimanded his star player for missing curfew.
The man screamed at his wife with an acerbity that made her fear for her safety.
Because Mary was frustrated, she issued her response with a large amount of acerbity.
I knew immediately from the acerbity in my fatherβs tone I was in trouble.
Other words in the Harsh category:
Most Searched Words (with Video)