acrimonious

[ ak-ruh-moh-nee-uhs ]
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adjective
  1. caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.: an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute.

Origin of acrimonious

1
From the Medieval Latin word ācrimōniōsus, dating back to 1605–15. See acrimony, -ous

Other words from acrimonious

  • ac·ri·mo·ni·ous·ly, adverb
  • ac·ri·mo·ni·ous·ness, noun
  • un·ac·ri·mo·ni·ous, adjective
  • un·ac·ri·mo·ni·ous·ly, adverb
  • un·ac·ri·mo·ni·ous·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for acrimonious

acrimonious

/ (ˌækrɪˈməʊnɪəs) /


adjective
  1. characterized by bitterness or sharpness of manner, speech, temper, etc

Derived forms of acrimonious

  • acrimoniously, adverb
  • acrimoniousness, noun

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