Pronunciation: /ˈæk.rɪd.li/

Definitions of acridly

adjective having a sharp or biting taste or smell

Example Sentences

A1 The acridly smell of burnt popcorn filled the room.

A2 She wrinkled her nose at the acridly taste of the medicine.

B1 The acridly smoke from the factory made it hard to breathe in the area.

B2 The acridly odor coming from the chemical spill was overpowering.

C1 The acridly fumes from the burning building caused evacuation of the area.

C2 The acridly stench of decay permeated the abandoned warehouse.

adverb in a sharp and harsh manner

Example Sentences

A1 The food smelled acridly, making me wrinkle my nose.

A2 She spoke acridly about her former boss, showing her bitterness.

B1 The smoke from the fire burned acridly in my throat, causing me to cough.

B2 The critic acridly tore apart the movie, pointing out every flaw.

C1 The journalist acridly criticized the government's handling of the crisis.

C2 The author's words cut acridly through the reader's emotions, leaving a lasting impact.

Examples of acridly in a Sentence

formal The acridly smell of smoke filled the room, indicating a fire nearby.

informal She wrinkled her nose at the acridly taste of the burnt food.

slang The room was filled with an acridly stench that made everyone gag.

figurative His acridly words left a bitter taste in her mouth.

Grammatical Forms of acridly

past tense

acrided

plural

acridlys

comparative

more acridly

superlative

most acridly

present tense

acridly

future tense

will acridly

perfect tense

have acridly

continuous tense

is acridly

singular

acridly

positive degree

acridly

infinitive

to acridly

gerund

acridlying

participle

acridlyed

Origin and Evolution of acridly

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'acridly' originated from the Latin word 'acridus' meaning sharp or pungent.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'acridly' has retained its original meaning of having a sharp or bitter taste or smell, but it has also been extended to describe harsh or caustic language or behavior.