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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
acidly
adverb
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ But then, she thought acidly, he had probably never been young in his life; some people were like that.
▪ He hardened his heart and turned on his computer, smiling acidly at the screen.
▪ Of course there was no rush, she thought acidly, making her way up the stairs.
▪ She also remarks, rather acidly, that women these days are inclined to be arrogant when they're in charge.
▪ She stood up, smiling acidly, and bade him good day.
▪ What was he trying to prove, she asked acidly, his ability to survive?
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Acidly

Acidly \Ac"id*ly\, adv. Sourly; tartly.

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acidly

adv. sourly; tartly

Usage examples of "acidly".

It seemed so unfair, she reflected acidly now, that when both Clarissa and James had so much they should not be content, more than content.

He seemed always to be conferring with some group or other 'I thought Makil was Governor,' the Rowan remarked acidly to Isthia, seething with worry that Jeff would work himself sick again.

It drank acidly of the bitter lake then, with thirst satisfied, it turned and seemed to sense my presence, for the wrinkled snout rose and pointed toward me, sniffing audibly.

Your grandmother had a rare Talent for knowing when one of her charges was up to mischief The trouble with telepaths is that sometimes they think too much, she remarked acidly, infuriated afresh to realize that her mother also knew of that incident.