The Only Use of
acrid
in
1984, by Orwell
- He was everywhere at once, pushing, pulling, sawing, hammering, improvising, jollying everyone along with comradely exhortations and giving out from every fold of his body what seemed an inexhaustible supply of acrid-smelling sweat.†
p. 149.1acrid = harsh or caustic
Definition:
harsh and unpleasant -- especially used to describe a sharp smell or taste, or a tone of voice or comment