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acrimonious

[ ak-ruh-moh-nee-uhs ]
/ ˌæk rÉ™Ėˆmoʊ ni əs /
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adjective
caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.: an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute.
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Origin of acrimonious

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

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British Dictionary definitions for acrimonious

acrimonious
/ (ˌækrɪˈmÉ™ŹŠnÉŖÉ™s) /

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

Derived forms of acrimonious

acrimoniously, adverbacrimoniousness, noun
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