acerb vs acerbic
acerbic vs acerbacerb and acerbic both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| acerb | No | Yes | No | No |
| acerbic | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
acerb and acerbic
are synonyms defined as:
- acerb and acerbic: sour or bitter in taste
Other synonyms of acerb include
astringent.
As adjectives,
acerb and acerbic
are synonyms defined as:
- acerb and acerbic: harsh or corrosive in tone
Other synonyms of acerb include
acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulfurous, sulphurous, virulent, vitriolic.
| acerb (adjective) | acerbic (adjective) |
|---|---|
| sour or bitter in taste | sour or bitter in taste |
| harsh or corrosive in tone | harsh or corrosive in tone |
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