mordacious

An obsolete adjective meaning biting or caustic in manner or style, often used to describe sharp or sarcastic speech.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung beißend oder scharf in Art oder Stil, oft verwendet, um bissige oder sarkastische Redeweise zu beschreiben.

1. Sarcastic or sharp in manner C2 formal

   Having a tendency to wound or hurt with words; caustic or biting in speech or wit.

   • His mordacious comments during the debate left everyone uncomfortable.
   • The critic's review was mordacious, sparing no one from harsh judgment.
   • She had a mordacious sense of humor that not everyone appreciated.

   🇩🇪Bissig

   Synonyme: acerbicacrimoniouscausticcuttingsarcasticscathingsharptrenchantvitriolic

   Antonyme: gentlekindmildpleasantsoothing

2. Given to biting C2 formal

   Having a tendency to bite, especially used for animals or insects.

   • The mordacious dog was kept on a short leash at all times.
   • Mordacious insects are common in this tropical region.
   • The trainer worked carefully with the mordacious puppy.

   🇩🇪Bissig

   Synonyme: nippysnappishsnappy

   Antonyme: docilegentlemildtame

• more mordacious comparative form
• most mordacious superlative form