Shelley Moore Capito

Those old adages - you attract more with honey; do unto others - are true. You can get attention by being acerbic or mean or making a bizarre comment. But by being nice, being empathetic, building relationships and listening, people begin to recognize that you're thoughtful and respectful of their position.

American Politician

Mark Leibovich

I've always tried to walk a line between being incisive and acerbic, but not mean. Sometimes I'm going to tip over the line a little bit, but that's usually a line I try not to cross.

American Journalist

Aaron Dessner

Die Like a Rich Boy' has, for me, some of the strongest lyrical content I've heard in many years; an epic love song laced with dark imagery and acerbic social criticism.

American Musician

John Scalzi

Humor is rare in science fiction... there's so little of it that it automatically reminds you of other heroes with that acerbic humor when you find it.

American Author

Rod Lurie

I can be accused of being acerbic as a critic and writer.

Israeli Director

Janice Dickinson

I'm keeping my acerbic wit completely fueled.

American Model

Mary McCormack

American Actress

Often implies negative feelings, suggesting sharp disappointment or disapproval. Use with caution.

Emotional Impact

Usually found in contexts of criticism, disagreement, or satire, not casual conversation.

Criticism Context

When used in dialogue, suggests a sharp or stinging tone that can be perceived as rude.

Conversational Tone

Mostly used in food and drink contexts to describe a distinctly sharp taste.

Culinary Settings

Evokes a physical reaction, such as puckering lips or an astringent sensation in the mouth.

Taste Sensation

While sharp, some find acerbic flavors refreshing or appetizing, especially in drinks.

Not Necessarily Negative

 before her final leg, so she thought up another funny little acerbic And she chuckled to herself, pressed send, got on the plane, got no replies, turned off her phone, fell asleep, woke up 11 hours later,

Acerbic