acridity

noun

Definition of acriditynext
1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality the acridity of the stand-up's comic rant was a little unexpected

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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression the acridity of the supervisor's reprimands was detrimental to morale in the department

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  1. bite
  2. severity
  3. edge
  4. hostility
  5. acidity
  6. bile
Noun
  • Customers may have purchased the recalled small bites from February 6, 2025, through March 11, 2025.
    — Anna Commander, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Mary-Lou participated in courting during the spring mating season (beginning in September in Australia), receiving bites from the males and being flipped upside down, according to a Sept. 23 video from the aquarium.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of bite
Noun
  • The bottom line: The severity of consequences of failing the airport theory challenge depend on the airline and your itinerary.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Due to the severity of her injuries, Agnes will not return to the wild but has become the organization's ambassador, according to shelter operators.
    — David Begnaud, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of severity
Noun
  • Underlying these advances are robust AI infrastructures, such as Stargate and the AI RAN Alliance, which enhance edge computing capabilities.
    — Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • In addition, the Pentagon's future stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, will have many of the same cutting edge technologies in advanced materials, AI, propulsion and stealth.
    — TARA COPP THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Even small shifts can build rapport and defuse hostility.
    — Diana Lowe, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Intentionally directing attacks against civilian infrastructure and civilians who are not directly taking part in hostilities is considered a war crime under international law.
    — Clarissa Ward, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of hostility
Noun
  • Although non-vintage, this is actually a blend of seven different vintages to add complexity and pleasing acidity.
    — John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This recipe relies heavily on the freshness and acidity of lime juice, accented with only a touch of sweetness from orange liqueur.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of acidity
Noun
  • In a handful of these cases, researchers reported that genetically edited pig hearts could beat, livers made bile, and kidneys were able to function, making urine, without immediate rejection.
    — Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Bile duct diseases: Diseases that affect the tubes that carry bile away from the liver, or bile ducts, include primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and biliary atresia.
    — Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of bile
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