Acrimoniously

Pronunciation: /ˌæk.rəˈmoʊ.ni.əs.li/

Definitions of acrimoniously

adverb in a sharp and bitter manner

Example Sentences

A1 They argued acrimoniously over who should do the dishes.

A2 The two neighbors spoke acrimoniously to each other about the loud music.

B1 The siblings fought acrimoniously over their inheritance.

B2 The negotiation ended acrimoniously with no agreement reached.

C1 The divorce proceedings ended acrimoniously with both parties bitter towards each other.

C2 The business partners split acrimoniously, leading to a lengthy legal battle.

Examples of acrimoniously in a Sentence

formal The business partners parted ways acrimoniously after failing to reach a compromise.

informal They argued acrimoniously about who should do the dishes.

slang The siblings fought acrimoniously over the last slice of pizza.

figurative The debate ended acrimoniously, leaving a bitter taste in everyone's mouth.

Grammatical Forms of acrimoniously

• past tense: acrimoniously
• plural: acrimoniouslyes
• comparative: more acrimoniously
• superlative: most acrimoniously
• present tense: acrimoniously
• future tense: will acrimoniously
• perfect tense: have acrimoniously
• continuous tense: is acrimoniously
• singular: acrimoniously
• positive degree: acrimoniously
• infinitive: to acrimoniously
• gerund: acrimoniouslying
• participle: acrimoniouslyed

Origin and Evolution of acrimoniously

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acrimoniously' originated from the Latin word 'acrimoniosus', which means bitter or sharp in taste.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'acrimoniously' has come to be used to describe situations or interactions that are marked by bitterness, sharpness, or hostility.