Acridity

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.rə.dɪ.ti/

Definitions of acridity

noun a noun referring to the sharp, bitter, or unpleasant taste or smell of something

Example Sentences

A1 The acridity of the lemon made my face scrunch up in a sour expression.

A2 The acridity of the smoke filled the room, causing everyone to cough and wheeze.

B1 The acridity of the cleaning solution was so strong that it made my eyes water.

B2 The acridity of the argument between the two colleagues was palpable in the air.

C1 The acridity of the political debate left a bitter taste in everyone's mouth.

C2 The acridity of the criticism was so harsh that it left a lasting impact on the artist.

Examples of acridity in a Sentence

formal The acridity of the chemicals in the lab made it difficult to breathe.

informal The acridity of the burnt popcorn filled the room with a terrible smell.

slang I couldn't stand the acridity of that guy's body odor.

figurative The acridity of her words left a bitter taste in my mouth.

Grammatical Forms of acridity

• plural: acridities
• comparative: more acrid
• superlative: most acrid
• present tense: acrid
• future tense: will be acrid
• perfect tense: has been acrid
• continuous tense: is being acrid
• singular: acridity
• positive degree: acrid
• infinitive: to be acrid
• gerund: acridifying
• participle: acridified

Origin and Evolution of acridity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acridity' originated from the Latin word 'acridus' meaning sharp or pungent.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'acridity' has retained its original meaning of sharp or pungent, often used to describe strong and unpleasant tastes or smells.