Acerbic

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Sharp and cutting in taste or manner, often describing speech or wit that is harshly critical.

“Her acerbic remarks silenced the room and left the speaker visibly flustered.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈsɜː(r)bɪk/

Syllables

a·cer·bic

Related Words

Synonyms

causticsardonicbiting

Antonyms

mild gentle sweet

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in IC, starts ACE, B in position 5 is less common in Wordle and worth guessing early

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Scrabble

B worth 3 points and C worth 3 points make this a well-scoring adjective across 7 tiles

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Anagrams of Acerbic

Words that use exactly the same letters as “acerbic”.

breccia

Words you can make from Acerbic

Shorter words formed from the letters in “acerbic”.

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