sharp-worded

Describes language or speech that is critical, harsh, or cutting in tone.

• 🇫🇷Décrit un langage ou un discours critique, acerbe ou mordant dans son ton.

1. Harsh or critical in speech B2 formal

   Using language that is severe, critical, or cutting in tone.

   • The critic gave a sharp-worded review of the play.
   • Her sharp-worded reply surprised everyone in the room.
   • He received a sharp-worded letter from the manager about his performance.

   🇫🇷D'un ton acerbe

   Synonymes: acerbiccausticcuttingmordantsarcasticscathingtrenchantvitriolic

   Antonymes: diplomaticgentlekindmildsofttactful

• more sharp-worded comparative form
• most sharp-worded superlative form