vitriolic vs acrid

vitriolic and acrid both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vitriolic	No	Yes	No	No
acrid	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, vitriolic and acrid are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of vitriolic include acerb, acerbic, acid, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulfurous, sulphurous, virulent.

vitriolic (adjective)	acrid (adjective)
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action	strong and sharp
harsh or corrosive in tone	harsh or corrosive in tone