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acerbity

[ uh-sur-bi-tee ]
/ əˈsɜr bɪ ti /
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noun
sourness, with roughness or astringency of taste.
harshness or severity, as of temper or expression.
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Origin of acerbity

From the Latin word acerbitās, dating back to 1565–75. See acerbic, -ity

Words nearby acerbity

aceramic, acerate, acerb, acerbate, acerbic, acerbity, acerola, acerose, acerous, acervate, acervulus
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Words related to acerbity

acidity, asperity, astringency, sourness, tartness, irritability, rancor, rudeness, sarcasm, mordancy, acrimoniousness, causticity, ill temper, sarcasticness

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British Dictionary definitions for acerbity

acerbity
/ (əˈsɜːbɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
vitriolic or embittered speech, temper, etc
sourness or bitterness of taste
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