Acrid and Amusing

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

Usage example: Phillipa's acrid comments about the new employee's clothes were met by laughter from everyone at the lunch table

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Amusing is an antonym for acrid.

Nearby Words: acridity, acridly

Amusing adjective - Providing amusement or enjoyment.

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Acrid is an antonym for amusing.

Nearby Words: amusement, amuse, amusingly, amused, amusedly

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