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acrimonious

UK/ækri'mәunjәs/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Bitter, angry, and sharp in manner or speech; full of resentment and ill feeling.

尖刻的;充满敌意的;激烈的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
acrimoniroot
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=acrimonious

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Their relationship ended in acrimonious disagreement.

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