Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mordaz

Adjective
mor-daz
Definition
A term used to describe someone or something that is biting or sarcastic in nature, particularly in speech or writing.
Examples
  • His mordaz comments made the discussion lively but often left others feeling hurt.
  • She had a mordaz sense of humor that could both amuse and alienate her audience.
Meaning
Mordaz is often associated with a sharp wit or a tendency to use language in a cutting, critical way. It can describe comments that are humorously scathing or sharply incisive.
Synonyms
  • sardonic
  • caustic
  • acerbic
  • biting
  • scathing