Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mordacious
Adjective
/mɔrˈdeɪʃəs/
Definition
Sharply sarcastic or biting in tone; having an acerbic quality.
Examples
- Her mordacious comments during the meeting left everyone in an awkward silence.
- The mordacious review of the play deterred many potential viewers.
- He had a mordacious sense of humor that not everyone appreciated.
Meaning
The term ‘mordacious’ refers to a manner of speech or behavior that is full of biting sarcasm or critical wit. It can also imply a fierce or cutting nature, often used to describe language that is meant to hurt or mock.
Synonyms
- Caustic
- Biting
- Sarcastic
- Acerbic
- Scathing
