acridness

/ˈa-krəd-nəs/ (ame, mw)

acridness — noun

1. a very strong bitter or biting quality, especially in smoke, food, or a smell

1.名詞C2
釋義

a very strong bitter or biting quality, especially in smoke, food, or a smell

例句

The acridness of burnt coffee filled the office kitchen after lunch.

the acridness of + noun

Padma winced at the acridness of the smoke drifting from the pan.

acridity/acridness of smoke or fumes

同義詞
  • bitterness

    a broader word for an unpleasant bitter taste, without always suggesting a sharp sting

  • pungency

    often focuses more on a strong smell or spicy sharpness than on bitterness

  • harshness

    can describe an unpleasant sharp quality in taste, smell, or manner, but is less specific

反義詞
  • sweetness

    describes a pleasant sugary taste rather than a harsh bitter one

  • mildness

    suggests a gentle taste or smell without a biting edge

文法句型

the acridness of + noun

用法筆記

Usually describes a harsh quality in smoke, chemicals, or overcooked food. It suggests something sharp enough to sting the nose or tongue, not just an ordinary bitter taste.

常見錯誤

❌The lemon's acridness made my mouth water.
✅The lemon's sourness made my mouth water.
💡'acridness' suggests a harsh, unpleasant sharpness, not the fresh sour taste of lemon.