acerbic
acerb AmE literary

"He would have had only acerbic words to say about all that."

After long and acerbic debate, the question was sent back to a committee.

Indeed, relations between the board and its former chairman have been acerbic.

Take, for example, the acerbic reaction of one union official.

The candidates themselves have been a little less acerbic toward one another on the campaign trail.

But he also has a side to him that is very serious, even acerbic at times, when dealing with the public sometimes.

She'd have put an end to the discussion with a few acerbic comments.

Some took a more acerbic view of the experience.

Her voice was acerbic to start, and grew more tart as she spoke.

It was an acerbic critique of the book reviewing industry.

Yes, even you, David, with your acerbic wit and successful media career.

The atmosphere at the Garden, however, is considerably less acerbic.

Typically acerbic essays by the man in the white suit.

The first officer was so deep in thought that the doctor's acerbic voice startled him.

His tone is mildly acerbic, giving her nothing of what she wants.

The 30 items are, however, funny, acerbic and beautifully made.

"That will be quite enough vandalism for the time being," came an acerbic voice.

Miles began to regret being quite so acerbic to Gregor.

The show offered his acerbic commentary on American politics and pop culture.

His acerbic tongue also has a way of getting his point across.

Roy has a dry wit but is less acerbic than Speed.

Her voice had taken on an acerbic bite again.

Its tone, however, tends to be more acerbic, with a definite point of view.

I certainly didn't envy the acerbic comments the students received.

Other members of the House were more acerbic. "