acrimoniously
- adverb
- /ˌækrɪˈmoʊniəsli/
:
acrimoniosamente
- Three of them were dissolved acrimoniously after quarrels between the King and Parliament.
- ended acrimoniously
Examples
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The discussion turned acrimoniously when members began to insult each other's ideas.
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After the contract negotiations ended acrimoniously, both parties refused to speak to each other.
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Breivik's parents split acrimoniously when he was very young.
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"Conservatives are divided, acrimoniously so, over three schools of explaining The Defeat.
Blog text (21) -
A modification of our proposal was then defeated the next year by the APA membership, also acrimoniously.
Academic text (1994) -
Archaeology has done a great deal to clarify the general social background and historical context in which the Bible was written, but scholars are still divided, often acrimoniously, about how much of the scriptural narrative is historically accurate.
Academic text (2003) -
He wondered if the guys in the band were still alive, if these were new songs, or if the guys in the band were infighting acrimoniously about an upcoming tour, if they were thinking of tossing one another out of the band.
Fiction book (1994) -
They parted acrimoniously, exchanging harsh words that left a lasting rift between them.
Synonyms
142
6.1
In a cruel or very harsh way that causes harm
58
1.0
In a way that shows anger
49
3.5
In a severe or unkind way that feels unpleasant
47
3.2
In a very angry or hurt way that shows strong negative feeling
44
2.8
In a harsh, angry way when speaking to someone
4
6.4
In a way that shows anger or dislike
2
5.1
In an unpleasant, angry, or mean way
2
7.6
In an angry and unfriendly way that shows you want to fight
2
7.1
In a sharp, slightly angry way that can hurt people's feelings
1
5.8
Feeling angry because someone treated you unfairly
1
7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
1
7.0
In a cruel way that shows unkind feelings and hurts others
1
8.2
Saying or doing things with very strong anger and hate toward someone
1
5.1
In a sharp, rude way that shows sarcasm
1
9.9
In a very harsh and angry way that hurts people
1
8.1
In a sharp, hurtful way when criticizing someone
1
8.2
In a sharply critical way that can hurt someone's feelings
1
7.3
In a very angry way
1
8.9
Says things in a mean, slightly cruel way to hurt someone
In a way that shows deep, lasting anger toward someone
In a sharp, bitter way that hurts people with words
In a harsh, angry way that shows someone is not happy
To criticise someone using very harsh, insulting words
In a sharply critical way that hurts someone's feelings
In a very sharp and hurtful way that criticizes others
To say things in an angry way to show you are unhappy with someone
In a mean way that tries to hurt someone
In a mean, unkind way that aims to hurt someone
In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting
In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect
In a grumpy way that argues with others or refuses to cooperate
Antonyms
How Bitter
Surface Forms
Morphology
acrimoniously = acrimonious (transparent) = acrimony + ous + ly
Formed by the regular adverb-forming suffix '-ly' from the adjective 'acrimonious', which directly yields the adverbial meaning.
Etymology
Acrimoniously comes from the old root acer, which means 'sharp' or 'bitter' and appears in words like acid and acerbic. So, to act acrimoniously is to speak or behave in a 'bitter' or 'harsh' way.