ACRIDNESS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word acridness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ACRIDNESS
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acerbity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sharp bitterness • a sharp sour taste • a rough and bitter manner | ||||||||
acidity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being acidic • the taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth • pH values below 7 | ||||||||
astringency | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sharp astringent taste; the taste experience when a substance causes the mouth to pucker • the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids | ||||||||
bitterness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will • a rough and bitter manner • the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth • the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste | ||||||||
harshness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions • the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses • the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance • excessive sternness | ||||||||
pungency | nounn | |||||||
noun • wit having a sharp and caustic quality • a strong odor or taste property | ||||||||
sharpness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quick and penetrating intelligence • the attribute of urgency in tone of voice • a strong odor or taste property • the quality of being keenly and painfully felt • thinness of edge or fineness of point • the quality of being sharp and clear • harshness of manner | ||||||||
sourness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth • the property of being acidic • a sullen moody resentful disposition | ||||||||
tanginess | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality | ||||||||
tartness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth • a sharp sour taste • a rough and bitter manner | ||||||||
acridity | nounn | |||||||
noun • having an acrid smell • extreme bitterness • the quality of being sharply disagreeable in language or tone |