mordacity
- noun
- /mɔrˈdæsɪti/
- Formal
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mordacidad
- He was known for the mordacity of his wit, always quick with a biting remark.
Examples
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Her mordacity during the debate left even her opponents momentarily speechless.
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The critic's mordacity was evident in every sharply worded review he wrote.
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Her mordacity often caught people off guard.
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The comedian's mordacity made his act unforgettable.
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He was known for the mordacity of his wit, always quick with a biting remark.
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Her mordacity during the debate left even her opponents momentarily speechless.
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The critic's mordacity was evident in every sharply worded review he wrote.
Synonyms
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3.9
A way of saying the opposite to make fun of someone or show you dislike them
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6.1
A habit of speaking in a harsh, critical way
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7.5
A sarcastic, sharply mocking way of speaking that can hurt people
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4.6
A harsh, sudden way of speaking that sounds unfriendly
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6.6
A rough, unfriendly way of speaking or acting
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9.8
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
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8.1
A mocking way of speaking that shows dislike or disrespect
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7.2
A quiet, slightly mocking kind of humor
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7.0
A harsh, rude manner or tone that offends people
A sharp, cutting way of speaking and writing that criticizes people and ideas
Speech or writing that is sharp and often hurts people
A sharp, biting way of speaking or writing that strongly affects people
Speech or writing that is sharply critical and makes people feel bad
A harsh tone in speech or writing that hurts people
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
A mocking, harsh way of speaking that shows no respect
A sharp, cutting way of speaking that sounds rude
Antonyms
How Biting
Surface Forms
Morphology
mordacity = mordacious (opaque) = mordac + ity
The combining form 'mordac-' (and the adjective 'mordacious') is rare and unfamiliar to most learners, so the noun's meaning is not readily derived from known English bases.
Etymology
Mordacity comes from the Latin verb mordere meaning 'to bite', and it is related to the English word mordant, which also means sharply critical. So, mordacity describes a 'biting' way with words — sharp, cutting, or sarcastic.