Synonyms of acrid
4 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for acrid is pungent. Other synonyms of acrid are acrimonious, corrosive and acerbic. The opposite of acrid is delectable.
Synonyms and similar words for acrid
adjectiveSharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
- pungent
- acrimonious archaicHarsh and sharp, or bitter and not pleasant to the taste; acrid, pungent.
adjectiveCausing heat and irritation.
adjectiveCaustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.
- acerbicTasting sour or bitter.
Opposite of acrid
adjectiveSharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
- delectableHighly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.
- delicious
- tasteful
Meaning of acrid
- adjective Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
- adjective Causing heat and irritation.
- adjective Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.
acrid in other languages
Questions about synonyms of acrid
- What is another word for acrid?
- Acrid has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pungent, acrimonious, corrosive and acerbic.
- What is the opposite of acrid?
- The opposite of acrid is delectable.
- What does acrid mean?
- Acrid means sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
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