acerb
/əˈsəːb
/adjective literary, chiefly US
Another term for acerbic. dry, acerb, literate satire...
- Above all, Delambre spices his presentation with acerb and delightful comments…
- It has the subtle acerb taste with violets and wood berries perfumes.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Latin acerbus 'sour-tasting'.