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Definition of acrid

acrid

/ˈæk.ɹɪd/
ac · rid
Adverb:acridly
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• adjective

1

Having an unpleasantly sharp, pungent, and irritating smell or taste, typically like that of burning rubber or chemical fumes.

Example

"Thick, acrid smoke billowed from the warehouse fire, forcing nearby residents to keep their windows tightly shut."

2

Bitterly angry, caustic, or harshly critical in tone, manner, or temper.

Example

"The debate quickly devolved into an acrid exchange of personal insults between the two rival candidates."

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• Rhymes for acrid

• Nearby Words

acre
acre river
acreage
acrid
acridly
acridness
acrimonious

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered English in the early 18th century as an irregular formation from Latin 'acer' ('sharp, pungent, or bitter'), influenced by the ending of 'acid'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acrid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acrid
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