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In some senses, acerb is marked as archaic, figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.
acerb
UK /əˈsɜːb/ US /əˈsɜɹb/
adj 2
Definitions
adj
1
Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, such as unripe fruit.
If you put Spirit of Sulphur to the Peruvian Bark, it then becomes very acerb. If you mix Mercury with Spirit of Nitre or Oil of Vitriol whilst it boils, it then is very acerb.
2
Sharp and harsh in expressing oneself.
As to the somewhat acerb remarks of the member for Jacques Cartier, I may pass them over […]
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