ACRID - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
harsh or corrosive in tone
Example: an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose; a barrage of acid comments; her acrid remarks make her many enemies; bitter words; blistering criticism; caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics; a sulfurous denunciation; a vitriolic critique
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
strong and sharp
Example: the pungent taste of radishes; the acrid smell of burning rubber
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "acrid" comes from Latin ācris.
🔗 Related Words
acid – A related word in the same word family.
eager – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.