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ACRIMONIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Acrimonious.

How to pronounce acrimonious:

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Acrimonious - as an adjective satellite

Marked by strong resentment or cynicism

Example: "An acrimonious dispute"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bitter

Acrimonious - as an adjective

Harsh and sharp, or bitter and not pleasant to the taste; acrid, pungent.

Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone.

Example Sentences

"The divorced couple had an acrimonious argument over the custody of their children."
"Despite their long history of friendship, their recent business deal ended in an acrimonious dispute."
"The acrimonious rivalry between the two sports teams often led to heated confrontations on the field."
"The politician's speech turned acrimonious as he attacked his opponent's character."
"Years of acrimonious negotiations finally led to a peace agreement between the warring countries."
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Word Game Points

Is ACRIMONIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acrimonious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACRIMONIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is ACRIMONIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acrimonious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACRIMONIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is ACRIMONIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acrimonious is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACRIMONIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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