adjective

acrid

acrid, pungent, bitter

The acrid smoke from the fire burned my eyes.

The acrid smoke from the fire burned my eyes.

He made an acrid comment about her work.

He made an acrid comment about her work.

acrid + ((noun)) describing a strong, unpleasant taste or smell The acrid smell filled the room.

Synonyms: pungent, bitter, sharp; Antonyms: sweet, pleasant

From Latin 'acer' meaning 'sharp, pungent'.

Think of 'acid', which can often be 'acrid' in taste or smell.

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