Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barbed-comment
noun
/ˈbɑːrbd ˈkɒmɛnt/
Definition
A remark that is sharp, cutting, or intended to hurt someone’s feelings.
Examples
- Her barbed comment about my outfit stung, but I tried to brush it off.
- During the debate, he made a barbed comment that drew gasps from the audience.
Meaning
A barbed comment is often made in a sarcastic or critical way, designed to provoke or insult rather than to inform or support.
Synonyms
- critical remark
- sarcastic remark
- cutting comment
- caustic remark
