Acrimonies

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.rəˌmoʊniz/

Definitions of acrimonies

noun bitterness or sharpness in words, manner, or temper

Example Sentences

A1 I try to avoid acrimonies in my relationships with others.

A2 The acrimonies between the two families have been going on for years.

B1 The acrimonies between the employees and management were causing a toxic work environment.

B2 The acrimonies arising from the political debate were evident in the heated discussions.

C1 The acrimonies resulting from the legal battle were finally resolved through mediation.

C2 The acrimonies between the rival companies led to a prolonged court case.

Examples of acrimonies in a Sentence

formal The acrimonies between the two countries have been escalating for years.

informal There's a lot of acrimonies in the office lately, everyone seems to be on edge.

slang I can't stand the acrimonies between those two, it's so annoying.

figurative The acrimonies in her heart were slowly eating away at her happiness.

Grammatical Forms of acrimonies

• plural: acrimonies
• comparative: more acrimonious
• superlative: most acrimonious
• present tense: acrimonies
• future tense: will acrimonies
• perfect tense: have acrimonied
• continuous tense: is acrimonying
• singular: acrimony
• positive degree: acrimonious
• infinitive: to acrimony
• gerund: acrimonying
• participle: acrimonied

Origin and Evolution of acrimonies

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acrimonies' originated from the Latin word 'acrimonia' which means bitterness or sharpness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'acrimonies' has retained its original meaning of bitterness or sharpness, often used in a figurative sense to describe harsh or hostile feelings or language.