Acerb

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

Sharp, sour, or harsh in taste or manner; astringent.

“His acerb wit made him both feared and admired.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈsɜːb/

Syllables

a·cerb

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Synonyms

acerbicastringentacid acridbitterblisteringcausticsulfurous

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Anagrams of Acerb

Words that use exactly the same letters as “acerb”.

brace caber cabre

Words you can make from Acerb

Shorter words formed from the letters in “acerb”.

acer acre bare bear brae care cera crab crea race

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6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “acerb”.

breach

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