bitter vs acridity

acridity vs bitter

bitter and acridity both are nouns.

bitter is an adjective but acridity is not an adjective.

bitter is a verb but acridity is not a verb.

bitter is an adverb but acridity is not an adverb.

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

As nouns, acridity is a hyponym of bitter; that is, acridity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bitter:

bitter: the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
acridity: extreme bitterness

Other hyponyms of bitter include acerbity, acridness.

bitter (noun)	acridity (noun)
the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste	extreme bitterness
the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth	the quality of being sharply disagreeable in language or tone
English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)	having an acrid smell

bitter (adjective)	acridity (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

bitter (verb)	acridity (verb)
make bitter

bitter (adverb)	acridity (adverb)
extremely and sharply

Difference between bitter and acridity

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