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acrimoniousangry and bitter in speech, manner, or temper

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: angry and bitter in speech, manner, or temper

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌækrɪˈmoʊniəs/

Korean meaning: 언사나 태도, 성질이 신랄하고 독설적인

Korean pronunciation: 애크리**모**니어스

Example Sentences

  • The committee meeting turned acrimonious when someone suggested replacing coffee with green tea.
  • Their acrimonious breakup made family dinners incredibly awkward for everyone involved.
  • The acrimonious debate over pineapple on pizza lasted three hours and ended no friendships... surprisingly.

acrimonious

ADJECTIVE

//ˌækrɪˈmoʊniəs//

angry and bitter in speech, manner, or temper

acrimonious concept
💡 Concept

Bitter, hostile argument between partners

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acrimonious rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Acrimonious rage breaks through sanctimonious and ceremonious facade!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌækrɪˈmoʊniəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌækrɪˈməʊniəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootacri
Suffix--monious

Origin

From Latin 'acrimonious,' derived from 'acrimonia' meaning 'sharpness' or 'harshness,' which comes from 'acer' meaning 'sharp' or 'sour.' The word combines this root with the suffix '-monious' to describe a sharp, bitter quality in speech or manner.

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🎵Rhyme

ceremoniousparsimonioussanctimonious
ceremonious
parsimonious
sanctimonious

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The committee meeting turned acrimonious when someone suggested replacing coffee with green tea.

Their acrimonious breakup made family dinners incredibly awkward for everyone involved.

😄 Fun example

The acrimonious debate over pineapple on pizza lasted three hours and ended no friendships... surprisingly.

The business partners' acrimonious legal battle destroyed both their company and their friendship.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

bitterhostilecausticvirulentrancorous

Antonyms

amicableharmoniouspeaceful

Related

acrimonyanimosityhostilitybitterness