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  2. Definition of acrid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  3. 'acrid' is a correct and usable word in written English. It is an adjective used to describe something that has a strong, harsh, and unpleasant smell or taste. For example, "The acrid smell of smoke filled the room after the fire.".

  4. adjective. 1. sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc. acrid smoke from burning rubber. 2. extremely or sharply stinging or bitter; exceedingly caustic. acrid remarks.

  5. What does the adjective acrid mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective acrid . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  6. 1. : sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating. acrid smoke. 2. : deeply or violently bitter : acrimonious. an acrid denunciation. acridity. a-ˈkri-də-tē. ə- noun. acridly. ˈa-krəd-lē. adverb. acridness noun. Did you know? Acrid exactly fits the smoke from a fire—a burning building or forest, for example.

  7. acrid. adjective. us / ˈæk.rɪd / uk / ˈæk.rɪd /. Add to word list. An acrid smell or taste is strong and bitter and causes a burning feeling in the throat: Clouds of acrid smoke issued from the building. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Smells & smelling. acridly.

  8. Acrid definition: sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.. See examples of ACRID used in a sentence.

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