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acridly
adverb
uk /ˈæk.rɪd.li/ us /ˈæk.rɪd.li/
in a way that smells or tastes very strong, bitter, and unpleasant:
The smell of burning plastic hung acridly in the air.
in a way that is funny or clever but expresses anger or unkindness:
The memoir is an acridly funny account of the realities of life as a nurse in a major hospital.
I tasted the acridly sour tang of fear in my mouth.
The film is a stylish, often acridly funny thriller.
She commented acridly on the contemporary political situation in a series of newspaper articles.
"Ah, it's you!" he said, laughing acridly.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Flavours & tastes
acidic
acidulous
aftertaste
ageusia
astringency
flavoursome
fruitily
fruitiness
full-bodied
gamy
pungent
savory
savoury
seasoned
semi-sweet
sharpness
vinous
watery
winey
woodsy
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