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acrimonious

adjective/ˌæk.rəˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

angry and bitter in tone

Synonyms

• bitter
• rancorous
• caustic

Antonyms

• amicable
• peaceful
• cordial

acrimonious in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Latin acer 'sharp, bitter'

Memory hook

ACRI (sharp) + MONIOUS — sharp in speech.

Read it in context

• The Marker on the Slope Narrative
• Clay and Conviction Arts

Practice acrimonious in the app

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