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Definition of acidness

acidness

/ˈæs.ɪd.nəs/
ac · id · ness
Adverb:acidly
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Adjective:acid
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acidness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being acid, sour, or sharp to the taste.

Example

"Adding a touch of honey helped balance the natural acidness of the unripe berries."

2

Harshness, bitterness, or biting sharpness in someone's remarks, tone, or temperament.

Example

"There was an unmistakable acidness in the critic's review of the play."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'acidity' is the standard term in scientific, chemical, and culinary contexts, 'acidness' is much rarer and more often used for the general sensory quality of sourness or a figuratively sharp temperament.

• Rhymes for acidness

• Nearby Words

acidify
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acidly
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ack
ackee
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acidness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acidness
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