Question

acerbic She had enjoyed his acerbic humor for years, but then a friend told her about the nasty jokes he was making about her behind her back. əˈsɛrbɪk

Accepted Answer

Sharp or biting in temper, mood, or tone. Acerbic often describes wit. An acerbic critic won't make many friends among the writers or artists whose work is being criticized, but often keeps his or her readers amused and entertained. Acerbity may be slightly less sharp than sarcasm, but not much; both words have roots meaning basically “cut.”

word	acerbic
definition	Sharp or biting in temper, mood, or tone.
eg_sentence	She had enjoyed his acerbic humor for years, but then a friend told her about the nasty jokes he was making about her behind her back.
explanation	Acerbic often describes wit. An acerbic critic won't make many friends among the writers or artists whose work is being criticized, but often keeps his or her readers amused and entertained. Acerbity may be slightly less sharp than sarcasm, but not much; both words have roots meaning basically “cut.”
IPA	əˈsɛrbɪk

Acerbic Sharp Biting Temper Mood Tone Enjoyed Humor