Acerb and Affable

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Acerb adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Usage example: a professor with a rather acerb sense of humor

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Affable is an antonym for acerb.

Nearby Words: acerbity, acerbic

Affable adjective - Having a relaxed, casual manner.

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Acerb is an antonym for affable.

Nearby Words: affability, affably

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Affable and Acerb. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/acerb/affable

Acerb & Affable. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/acerb/affable>.

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