Difference between Acerb and Acerbic

What is the difference between Acerb and Acerbic?

Acerb as an adjective is sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, as unripe fruit. while Acerbic as an adjective is sour or bitter.

Acerb

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, as unripe fruit. Sharp and harsh in expressing oneself.

Acerbic

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Sour or bitter.Sarcastic or cynical.Sharp-tempered.

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