Acrid

Pronunciation: /ˈækrɪd/

Acrid (adj)

  1. Having a strong, unpleasant smell that feels harsh and makes you want to move away.
  2. Tasting very strong and unpleasant, like smoke or burnt things, and leaving a bitter feeling.
  3. Causing a strong, unpleasant effect on the eyes or throat, often from fumes or chemicals.

Examples

  • The acrid smoke made me move away quickly.
  • When the pan burned, the kitchen filled with an acrid smell.

Acrid (adjective)

Examples

  • The room has an acrid smell that makes me cough.
  • Acrid smoke filled the hallway, and everyone moved away.