Acrimonious

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /æk.ɹɪ.ˈməʊ̯.ni.É™s/
• US IPA: /æk.ɹɪ.ˈmoʊ̯.ni.É™s/

Origin

From French acrimonieux, from Latin ācrimōniōsus (""). Surface analysis acrimony + -ous.

Full definition of acrimonious

Adjective

1. angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter; mean-spirited; sharp in language or tone.
• 2010, Jeph Jacques, Questionable Content 1579: Visitation RightsThat would be a way more acrimonious custody battle than the one my parents had over me.

Synonyms

• rancorous

Derived terms

• acrimoniously
• acrimoniousness

Anagrams

• isocoumarin