acerbity vs bitter

bitter vs acerbity

acerbity and bitter both are nouns.

acerbity is not an adjective while bitter is an adjective.

acerbity is not a verb while bitter is a verb.

acerbity is not an adverb while bitter is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
acerbity	Yes	No	No	No
bitter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As nouns, bitter is a hypernym of acerbity; that is, bitter is a word with a broader meaning than acerbity:

acerbity: a sharp bitterness
bitter: the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

Other hypernyms of acerbity include bitterness.

acerbity (noun)	bitter (noun)
a rough and bitter manner	the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
a sharp sour taste	the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
a sharp bitterness	English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)

acerbity (adjective)	bitter (adjective)
	proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity
	very difficult to accept or bear
	causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
	marked by strong resentment or cynicism
	expressive of severe grief or regret
	causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
	harsh or corrosive in tone

acerbity (verb)	bitter (verb)
	make bitter

acerbity (adverb)	bitter (adverb)
	extremely and sharply

Difference between acerbity and bitter

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