acrimoniously
/ˌækrɪˈməʊniəsli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌækrɪˈməʊniəsli/ (ame, ipa)
acrimoniously — adverb
1. If someone says or does something acrimoniously, they feel angry, bitter, and re
If someone says or does something acrimoniously, they feel angry, bitter, and resentful, and their words or behaviour clearly show that hostile attitude, especially during a disagreement or when a relationship ends.
After the election, the two candidates spoke acrimoniously about each other during the television interview.
common with verbs of conflict: speak, argue, part, resign
Naomi and her business partner parted acrimoniously after disagreeing about the company's future direction.
The committee debate ended acrimoniously when several members walked out of the room in frustration.
Ahmed's contract was terminated acrimoniously, and he threatened to take the company to court.
Wei filed a complaint acrimoniously, accusing his landlord of ignoring the building repairs for months.
- bitterly
focuses on resentment and disappointment; acrimoniously has a sharper, more confrontational edge
- harshly
suggests severity or cruelty; acrimoniously is specifically about anger in verbal conflict
- resentfully
emphasises holding a grudge; acrimoniously implies actively expressing that bitterness
- amiably
in a friendly, pleasant manner — the opposite of hostile behaviour
- peacefully
without conflict or hostility
用法筆記
Most common with verbs that describe conflict or separation: argue, speak, part, resign, end, debate. The adjective form acrimonious is more frequent in everyday use than this adverb.