mordacious

• Adjetivo que describe a alguien o algo mordaz, incisivo o hiriente en el tono o estilo, a menudo referido a comentarios agudos, sarcásticos o cáusticos.

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.

   Mordaz

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacerbicacrimoniouscausticcuttingsarcasticscathingsharptrenchantvitriolic

   Antónimosgentlekindmildpleasantsoothing

2. Given to bitingC2formal

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

   Que muerde

   • 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.

   Sinónimosnippysnappishsnappy

   Antónimosdocilegentlemildtame