Definitions

1. adverb

in a sharp, sour, or disagreeably acrid manner

“The critic wrote that the artist’s new style was depicted acerbically in the latest exhibition.”

2. adverb

in a sharply critical or censorious manner

“The reviewer panned the movie, criticizing it acerbically in the magazine.”

3. adverb

in a sharp, bitter, or acid manner

“The chef spoke acerbically about the quality of the ingredients used in the local restaurant.”