acrimonious
/ˌækrɪˈməʊniəs/
English C2 · ProficientadjectiveFeelings
acrimonious (adjective) means angry and bitter, especially in a quarrel.
Persian: تلخ و خصمانه
Meaning of acrimonious
| Word | acrimonious |
|---|---|
| Definition | angry and bitter, especially in a quarrel |
| Persian | تلخ و خصمانه |
| Pronunciation | /ˌækrɪˈməʊniəs/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C2 (Proficient) |
Example sentence
They had an acrimonious divorce.
آنها طلاق تلخ و پرکشمکشی داشتند.
Word forms of acrimonious
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | acrimonious |
| noun | acrimony |
Synonyms of acrimonious
bitter, hostile
Opposites of acrimonious
amicable
Common phrases with acrimonious
- acrimonious debate
- acrimonious divorce
- an acrimonious dispute
Related English words
ardentshowing strong feelings of enthusiasm or admiration · C2benevolentkind and generous towards others · C2ebullientfull of happiness and energy · C2intransigentrefusing to change your opinion or behaviour · C2magnanimousgenerous and forgiving, especially towards an enemy · C2serendipitythe luck of finding something good without looking for it · C2zealousvery eager and enthusiastic about something · C2aggressiveready to attack or argue with others · B2
Questions about acrimonious
What does acrimonious mean?
acrimonious (adjective) means angry and bitter, especially in a quarrel.
What is the Persian meaning of acrimonious?
acrimonious means تلخ و خصمانه in Persian.
What level is the word acrimonious?
acrimonious is a English C2 (proficient) word.
What is another word for acrimonious?
Words close in meaning to acrimonious include bitter, hostile.
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