Acerbic and Stern

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

Stern and acerbic are semantically related. in sharp topic. In some cases you can use "Stern" instead an adjective "Acerbic".

Nearby Words: acerbity, acerb

Stern adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Acerbic and stern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acerbic" instead an adjective "Stern".

Nearby Words: sternness, sternly, sterne