ACIDITY Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

acidity

noun

ə-ˈsi-də-tē

Definition of acidity

as in bitterness

a harsh or sharp quality detected a certain acidity in the way he responded

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as in severity

biting sharpness of feeling or expression the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances

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Recent Examples of acidity The creaminess of the white sauce offers a sour cream-like contrast to the fresh salsa, but the extra acidity and spice provides some bonus flair. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 The soy sauce seasons the tofu to its core, while balsamic vinaigrette adds acidity, richness, and just enough sweetness. — Ali Francis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026 Algieri says Chablis typically features high acidity, strong mineral character, and is un-oaked or lightly oaked, but many of her clients are more familiar with Chardonnay having a rounder, buttery style driven by vanilla from heavy oak aging. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 July 2026 In this cocktail from Nguyen, Japanese rice vinegar’s gentle acidity brightens the drink without overpowering the other ingredients. — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for acidity

Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity

Noun

His bitterness over his broken dreams not only hangs over his own life, but threatens to shatter his family.

— Steve Palopoli, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Some taste like sweet custard with fruity flourishes, others carry a hint of bitterness, an alcohol tinge or even a peanut butter-like flavor.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of bitterness

Noun

Courtney, an Army veteran who served with the 1st Ranger Battalion, immediately recognized the severity of his injury.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 31 July 2026
But the Dodgers have downplayed the severity of that ailment and are under the impression that throwing doesn’t hurt it.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of severity

Noun

On the obverse of this hostility is a genuine love of life, at least in some of its forms.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Given the extent of the disruption to oil exports from the Middle East since the start of hostilities between Washington and Tehran, most of the hikes announced by OPEC+ since March have had a negligible impact on the physical crude market.

— Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hostility

Noun

The frontier of what needs a human recedes every quarter, and the companies that know exactly where the line sits have a real edge.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
On the fourth pitch of the at-bat, Yamamoto turned to his splitter for the first time, barely clipping the inside edge of the strike zone.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

The liver just might be one of your hardest-working organs, producing proteins and filtering the blood, metabolizing nutrients and creating necessary bile for digestion.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
According to the Mayo Clinic, the disease begins in the slender tubes that carry digestive bile and is associated with symptoms like abdominal pain, fatigue, fever and night sweats.

— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of bile

Noun

Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which were fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
The virulence of the French and Spanish wildfires, fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change, caught fire crews and authorities off guard.

— Mark Carlson, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of virulence

Noun

The perfume opens with the tartness of fig sharpened by a sprinkle of black pepper.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
This surprise ingredient keeps the dessert balanced, brings out the berry flavor, and cuts the tartness without adding more sugar, so don’t omit it!

— Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of tartness

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