Wordiyo
Vocabulary
Learn
My WordsPricing
Wordiyo

Build your English vocabulary systematically through word roots and etymology.

Explore

  • Vocabulary
  • Roots
  • My Words

Learn

  • Guides
  • Read

Company

  • About Us
  • Pricing
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy

© 2026 Wordiyo.

  1. Home
  2. /acerb
  3. /acerbity

acerbity

🇬🇧 UK/ә'sә:biti/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Sourness or bitterness of taste; harshness or severity of manner or speech.

酸涩;尖刻,严厉

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
acerbsour, harsh, bitter
+
itystate, quality, condition
=acerbity

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She spoke with acerbity toward her rival.

← Back to acerb