01 Word definition

acerbic

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is ACERBIC a word?

Yes. ACERBIC is a 7-letter adjective. sour or bitter in taste Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ACERBIC?

A-C-E-R-B-I-C

ACERBIC contains 7 letters, begins with A, and ends with C.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. sour or bitter in taste

2adjective

  1. harsh or corrosive in tone

    an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose
Synonyms
acerbastringentacidacridbitterblisteringcaustic
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends16points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ACERBIC spelled?

A1C2E3R4B5I6C7
Starts withACEFirst 3 letters
Ends withBICLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats C
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

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FAQ Quick answers

About ACERBIC.

How do you spell ACERBIC?

ACERBIC is spelled A-C-E-R-B-I-C. It contains 7 letters.