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- acrid [ ak -rid ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA adjective sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.: acrid smoke from burning rubber. extremely or sharply stinging or bitter; exceedingly caustic: acrid remarks.
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The meaning of ACRID is sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating. How to use acrid in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Acrid.
ACRID definition: 1. An acrid smell or taste is strong and bitter and causes a burning feeling in the throat: 2. An…. Learn more.
An acrid smell or taste is strong and sharp, and usually unpleasant. The room filled with the acrid smell of tobacco. The plant has an unpleasant odour and an acrid taste.
ACRID meaning: 1. An acrid smell or taste is strong and bitter and causes a burning feeling in the throat: 2. An…. Learn more.
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.
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.
'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.".
