Definitions for asperity

asperity as·per·i·ty

Spelling: [uh-sper-i-tee]
IPA: /əˈspɛr ɪ ti/

Asperity is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 538 anagrams from letters in asperity (aeiprsty).

Definitions for asperity

noun

  1. harshness or sharpness of tone, temper, or manner; severity; acrimony:
  2. hardship; difficulty; rigor:
  3. roughness of surface; unevenness.
  4. something rough or harsh.

Origin of asperity

1200-50; late Middle English asperite (Anglo-French) Latin asperitās, equivalent to asper rough + -itās -ity; replacing Middle English asprete Anglo-French, Old French

Examples for asperity

"I shall want a horse presently," he said with some asperity to the old man.

“No doubt he thought she was worth it,” said Tresler, with some asperity.

He looked at the president when the president spoke, and his expression revealed no asperity or disdain.

"I've not the slightest doubt of that," returned the old lady with asperity.

"It wasn't very polite," said Mrs. Bartlett with some asperity.

"You will if you wait," advised Farrell, a tinge of asperity in his tone.

I tried to express my grief and sympathy, but he cut me short with some asperity.

From this Claude went on to remark with asperity that Murillo painted like an ignoramus.

"Quite unnecessary, Smithson," Gilder returned, with asperity.

"She will be guided by us in this," the Bishop rejoined with asperity.

Word Value for asperity
Scrable

13

Words with friends

13

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