acerbic
Example Sentences
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Remember, Trump can and does do warmth when he wants to, as well as acerbic.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The novel follows Lila Dixon, an acerbic, cynical baseball scout living a dreary and closed-off life in her 30s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Candid and unsparing with its author’s often acerbic views, “Miles” is a revelatory look at the man whose blazing ambition created the epitome of cool.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Gerko often posts acerbic barbs on LinkedIn about XTX’s rivals, making him an unusually vocal figure in the hush-hush world of computerized traders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
Finally, the intercom crackles and Haymitch’s acerbic laugh fills the studio.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing acerbic
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