Acerbities

Pronunciation: /əˈsɜːrbətiz/

Definitions of acerbities

noun harshness or severity, as of temper or expression

Example Sentences

A1 She couldn't handle the acerbities of his criticism and started crying.

A2 The acerbities of the situation made it difficult for them to reconcile.

B1 The acerbities of their past arguments lingered in their relationship.

B2 Despite the acerbities of their debates, they always respected each other's opinions.

C1 The acerbities of the political climate were evident in the heated debates.

C2 His acerbities towards the new policy were well-known in the company.

Examples of acerbities in a Sentence

formal The acerbities of the author's writing style may not appeal to all readers.

informal Some people find the acerbities in his humor to be a bit harsh.

slang I can't handle her acerbities, she's always so negative.

figurative The acerbities of life can sometimes be softened with a positive outlook.

Grammatical Forms of acerbities

• plural: acerbities
• comparative: more acerb
• superlative: most acerb
• present tense: acerb
• future tense: will acerb
• perfect tense: has acerbed
• continuous tense: is acerbing
• singular: acerbity
• positive degree: acerb
• infinitive: to acerb
• gerund: acerbity
• participle: acerbified

Origin and Evolution of acerbities

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acerbities' originated from Latin acerbitās, from acerbus meaning 'harsh, bitter'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe bitterness or harshness, the word 'acerbities' has evolved to also connote sharpness or severity in a figurative sense.