In a sharp, sour, or biting manner, either chemically or in tone of voice.
From acid + -ly (Old English suffix forming adverbs). Originally described literal sourness, but evolved to describe sharp criticism or bitter remarks.
When someone speaks 'acidly,' they're using a metaphor from chemistry—their words have that same sharp, burning quality as actual acid.
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