- Today's Word
Acrimonious
ak-ruh-MOH-nee-us
Definition
(adjective) Bitter and angry in tone or nature.
Example
Their acrimonious debate ended in silence and slammed doors.
Fun Fact
Acrimonious is often used in legal cases (an acrimonious divorce) or political reporting (an acrimonious exchange on the floor). It’s not just disagreement—it’s hostility wrapped in sharp words. The root “acer” also gives us “acid,” and you can feel it burn in the tone.