caustically
1
8.2
- adverb
- /ˈkɔːstɪkli/
:
de manera mordaz
- "Most people would work up a sweat after killing eight innocent miners," she replied caustically.
Examples
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"Yes, it's man's work, of course," Joy-in-the-Dance said caustically.
Fiction book (1995) -
Through Ingrid, Ekman comments caustically on unnuanced and stereotypical portrayals.
Academic text (2000) -
I'm sorry," she added caustically, "I guess it's a good thing I have Rose to remind me of my manners.
Fiction book (1998) -
"Well, I suppose there are worse things," Dobie replied caustically.
Fiction book (1996) -
One paper caustically referred to the "pyramidal farce."
Academic text (2003) -
In 1948, church officials caustically portrayed supporters of the repeal as unpatriotic.
Academic text (2010) -
"American holidays," the editor noted caustically, "had been taken over by immigrants because of native-born Americans' apathy."
Academic text (2000) -
He caustically commented on these journalists' perception of "alternative Afrikaners."
Academic text (2004) -
In an early decision, Blackmun appeared insensitive, caustically upholding a $5 filing fee for indigents seeking bankruptcy protection as "less than the price of a movie and little more than the cost of a pack or two of cigarettes."
Academic text (1994) -
"You really think that will work?" she said caustically, unable to hide her disbelief.
Synonyms
44
2.8
In a harsh, angry way when speaking to someone
6
7.3
In a mocking way that shows you think someone is foolish
4
6.4
In a way that shows anger or dislike
4
6.0
In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect
3
8.7
In an angry and hurtful way
2
8.4
In a mocking, bitter way that shows strong dislike
2
7.1
In a sharp, slightly angry way that can hurt people's feelings
1
7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
1
5.1
In a sharp, rude way that shows sarcasm
1
8.1
In a way that shows you do not respect someone or something
1
8.8
In a sharp, often cruel way that can hurt people when joking or criticizing
1
9.9
In a very harsh and angry way that hurts people
1
8.1
In a sharp, hurtful way when criticizing someone
1
8.9
Says things in a mean, slightly cruel way to hurt someone
In a very sharp and hurtful way that criticizes others
In a sharp, bitter way that hurts people with words
In a sharply critical way that hurts someone's feelings
Speaking or acting in a harsh, biting way
In a rude, insulting way that shows clear disrespect
In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement
To criticise someone using very harsh, insulting words
To say things in an angry way to show you are unhappy with someone
Antonyms
How Caustic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Caustically comes from a Greek word meaning 'to burn' and shares its root with caustic, which first described chemicals that can burn the skin. So to speak caustically is to use words that 'burn', that is, to sharply hurt or criticize someone.