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Definition of acridness

acridness

/ˈæk.rɪd.nəs/
ac · rid · ness
Adverb:acridly
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Adjective:acrid
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acridness Lexical Profile

acridness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of having an unpleasantly bitter, pungent, or irritating taste or smell.

Example

"The choking acridness of the burning rubber forced the firefighters to put on their respirators immediately."

2

Harshness, bitterness, or caustic severity in manner, speech, or temper.

Example

"There was an unmistakable acridness in the critic's review of the director's latest film."

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• Nearby Words

acreage
acrid
acridly
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acrimonious
acrobat
acrobatic

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