Acridity and Politeness

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Acridity noun - Biting sharpness of feeling or expression.

Usage example: the acridity of the supervisor's reprimands was detrimental to morale in the department

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Politeness is an antonym for acridity.

Nearby Words: acrid, acridly

Politeness noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.

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Acridity is an antonym for politeness.

Nearby Words: polite, politely

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Politeness and Acridity. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/acridity/politeness

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