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What does acerbic mean?

"Acerbic" means sharp, bitter, or sarcastic.

Here are some ways to use it:

* "The comedian's acerbic wit had the audience in stitches." (This means the jokes were sharp and biting, but also funny.)

* "The critic's acerbic review of the film was highly unfavorable." (The review was harsh and full of criticism.)

* "Her acerbic remarks stung the group into silence." (Her comments were sharp and cutting, causing discomfort or offense.)

Essentially, something acerbic is like a sharp, sour taste - it's intense and can be unpleasant.

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