ACRIMONIOUSNESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

acrimoniousness

noun

as in edge

a harsh or sharp quality acrimoniousness lay beneath his words, which on their face seemed harmless enough

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Noun

Sequenced at the center of a three-track medley, its death-dream logic deliberately evokes the SMiLE era’s dark, confusing edge.

— Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Wear one in beige or white to add a bit of brightness to your look, or black for some edge.

— Michel Mejía, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The salmoriglio, a Calabrian condiment with garlic and herbs similar to chimichurri, features dandelion greens, their bitterness a counter to some of the sweetness.

— Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
The amateur is freed from the pressures of exhibition and sale, but that might just as easily breed bitterness as happiness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of bitterness

Noun

Lactic acid, on the other hand, simply uses its acidity to loosen those bonds.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026
It is aged for 11 months on the lees with little to no stirring and has aromas of yellow plum, peach, and citrus flowers with balanced acidity that pave the way for flavors of citrus pith, grapefruit, and green apple.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of acidity

Noun

And dry forests and parched soils significantly increase the likelihood and severity of wildfires.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
The increasing frequency and severity of combinations like drought and flooding are what climate breakdown is all about.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

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