acidic

adjective

ə-ˈsi-dik How to pronounce acidic (audio)
Definition of acidicnext
1
as in acid
causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids the acidic flavor of lemon goes nicely with broiled fish

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2
as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings her often acidic reviews have ruffled more than a few toques in the restaurant kitchens of New York

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Recent Examples of acidic That sensation, also known as heartburn, is due to acidic contents of your stomach flowing upward into your esophagus. — Sarah Klein, Time, 30 June 2026 Avocado, tomatillos, a serrano pepper, and lime are mixed together in just five minutes to make a bright and acidic dip that's served best with your favorite tortilla chips. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 At nearby Presqu’île Winery, acidic soils force vine roots to intertwine in ways impossible to reproduce elsewhere, and the resulting Chardonnay aims for lemon and limestone rather than pineapple and butter — the same restraint European buyers respond to. — Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Blooming from late spring to summer and growing well in USDA Zones 7 to 11, gardenias prefer bright, indirect light, acidic, consistently moist soil, and regular feeding with an acidic fertilizer. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for acidic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidic
  1. acid
  2. sarcastic
  3. sour
  4. satiric
  5. barbed
  6. corrosive
  7. caustic
Adjective
  • Scotto highlighted that Kinetik has purpose-built its system for sour gas handling, giving it an edge over new competitors that may face permitting delays of at least three years to build acid gas injection wells.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 21 June 2026
  • On the other hand, a hydrangea species that can sometimes disappoint Chicago-area gardeners is the bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), known for having big blue blooms when grown in acid soil and popular in the eastern United States.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Definition of acid
Adjective
  • This is taken as evidence of his status, not a sarcastic criticism.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
  • On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of sarcastic
Adjective
  • A little sweet, a little sour, oh-so-refreshing—a limoncello spritz will never disappoint.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Some were a little thrown off by the vegetable note, but overall, most felt like this one was a good balance of sweet and sour.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of sour
Adjective
  • The script for the video was written by Casale and his longtime friend Max Papeschi, an Italian satirical artist.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
  • Staff members of the satirical magazine Leman are on trial on charges of inciting hatred over a cartoon published last year that features the Prophet Mohammed and Moses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of satiric
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  • The fence, as constructed, is more than 8 feet tall and is topped with a strand of barbed wire — too high for many animals to jump and dangerous for those that attempt to do so.
    — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 28 June 2026
  • Vines have grown through the fence and barbed wire surrounding a tall art deco building in this city’s downtown, and cigarette holders and empty food tins litter the tall weeds.
    — Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 24 June 2026
Definition of barbed
Adjective
  • Critics see it as another attempt to breathe life into claims that courts, investigators and election officials have repeatedly rejected — and another corrosive attempt to undermine faith in the state’s vote.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • All of them are driving a developmentally inappropriate, emotionally corrosive process that produces anxiety, identity foreclosure, and burnout at scale.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of corrosive
Adjective
  • Rohmer’s caustic cynicism Conversely, a filmmaker of the French New Wave who has seen his stock rise during the last few years is Eric Rohmer, championed by Noah Baumbach among others.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Hostile and caustic had a different meaning in 1962.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
Definition of caustic

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