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Definition of acridly

acridly

/ˈæk.rɪd.li/
ac · rid · ly
Adjective:acrid
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• adverb

1

In a bitter, angry, or caustically sarcastic manner (of speech, remarks, or tone).

Example

"She replied acridly to the unfair criticism during the committee meeting."

2

With an unpleasantly sharp, pungent, or irritating smell or taste.

Example

"The damp wood burned acridly in the narrow stone fireplace."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'acrid' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin adjective 'acer', meaning 'sharp', 'pungent', or 'bitter'.

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