Definition

A strong and unpleasant taste or smell that can be sharp and irritating.

Example

The acridness of the smoke made it difficult to breathe.

Conversation

Did you notice the acridness of that burnt toast we had this morning?

Yeah, it was pretty strong and definitely not pleasant.

I almost couldn't finish my breakfast because of the taste.

Same here! I think we should avoid that recipe next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Acridness → It is formed from "acrid" (from Latin "acridus", meaning sharp or bitter) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "acridness" refers to the quality of being sharp or bitter in taste or smell.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'acrid' which means sharp or bitter, and remember that 'acridness' describes the state of having that sharp or bitter quality.

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