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mordacious

/mɔːrˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

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adjective

/mɔːrˈdeɪ.ʃəs/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее язвительный или едкий по манере или стилю, часто используемое для описания резкой или саркастической речи.

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

  1. Sarcastic or sharp in mannerC2formal

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

    ruЯзвительный

    • 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.

    Synonymsacerbicacrimoniouscausticcuttingsarcasticscathingsharptrenchantvitriolic

    Antonymsgentlekindmildpleasantsoothing

  2. Given to bitingC2formal

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

    ruКусачий

    • 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.

    Synonymsnippysnappishsnappy

    Antonymsdocilegentlemildtame

Forms
  • more mordacious comparative form
  • most mordacious superlative form