Synonyms for

Acidic

Verb / ʌˈsɪdɪk / Another word for acidic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Acidic means having a pH lower than 7, or having a sour taste.

Synonyms & similar words

acid acidulent acidulous alkaline sour tart bitter acidulous acidulated acidy vinegary pungent acrid sharp stinging tangy acidiferous acid-forming acidulated aciduric acidulous sourish sour-tasting tartish

Synonyms by register

Formal

caustic corrosive tart sour

Informal

sour tangy sharp vinegary

Literary

acerbic pungent

Antonyms

alkaline basic sweet mild neutral bland

Common collocations

  • acidic soil
  • acidic solution
  • acidic nature
  • acidic taste
  • acidic environment
  • acidic properties
  • acidic compounds

Word family

noun acidity
adjective acidic
adverb acidically

Usage note

Often used in chemistry to describe substances with a pH below 7. Can also describe a sharp, unpleasant taste or a critical, harsh tone.

Example sentences

  1. The orange juice tasted too acidic, so I added some sugar to sweeten it up.
  2. The soil in this area is too acidic for most plants to grow.
  3. The vinegar gave the salad dressing a tangy, acidic flavor.
  4. The acid rain damaged the plants and trees in the forest.
  5. The lemon was so acidic that it made my mouth pucker up.

Quotes

  • The acidic taste of truth is too much for some people to bear.
  • The past is always acidic; it eats away at the present.
  • I find beauty in the most acidic things, like in the way people break.

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