acerb

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əˈsɜːb/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈsɜrb/

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Adjective

Positive acerb

Comparative more acerb

Superlative most acerb

1. If something is acerb, it tastes sour.
   • Synonym: acerbic

   A lemon tastes acerb.

Related words

• acerbic
• acerbate
• acerbity