: sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone acerbic commentary an acerbic reviewer.

What does it mean when a person is pedantic?

Pedantic is an insulting word used to describe someone who annoys others by correcting small errors, caring too much about minor details, or emphasizing their own expertise especially in some narrow or boring subject matter.

What does acerbic mean in a sentence?

/əˈsɜː.bɪk/ used to describe something that is spoken or written in a way that is direct, witty, and cruel: The letters show the acerbic wit for which Parker was both admired and feared.