Acridly

Acridly
Acridly \Ac"rid*ly\, adv. In an acid manner. [1913 Webster]

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  • acridly — adverb see acrid …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • acridly — ac·rid·ly …   English syllables

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  • acrid — acridity /euh krid i tee/, acridness, n. acridly, adv. /ak rid/, adj. 1. sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.: acrid smoke from burning rubber. 2. extremely or sharply stinging or bitter;… …   Universalium

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