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mordaciously

/mɔːrˈdeɪ.ʃəs.li/

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adverb

/mɔːrˈdeɪ.ʃəs.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «в резко саркастической или язвительной манере». Описывает речь или поведение, которые являются колкими, режущими или горько критическими, часто с оттенком остроумия или презрения.

An adverb meaning "in a sharply sarcastic or caustic manner." It describes speech or behavior that is biting, cutting, or bitterly critical, often with a sense of wit or scorn.

  1. In a biting or sarcastic mannerC2formal

    In a way that is sharply critical, sarcastic, or caustic in tone.

    ruЯзвительно

    • He mordaciously commented on the politician's failed promises.
    • She mordaciously remarked that his plan was doomed from the start.
    • The critic mordaciously reviewed the film, calling it a waste of time.

    Synonymsbitinglycausticallycuttinglysarcasticallyscathinglysharplytrenchantlyvitriolically

    Antonymsbenevolentlygentlykindlymildlysoothingly

Forms
  • more mordaciously comparative form
  • most mordaciously superlative form