acrid

/ˈækrɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a sharp, biting, or pungent smell or taste, or a sharp, biting, or unpleasant quality.

“The acrid smell of smoke filled the air.”

2. noun

A sharp, biting, or pungent smell or taste.

“The acrid of the chemicals burned her nose.”

Synonyms

  • caustic
  • pungent
  • stinging

Antonyms

  • mild
  • sweet