Definition of Acerbity
roughness or harshness, as in language or temperament
Examples of Acerbity in a sentence
The acerbity in the teacher’s 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 father’s tone I was in trouble. 🔊
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