causticity
- noun
- /kɔːˈstɪsɪti/
:
mordacidad
- Her causticity in the review left no doubt about her feelings towards the film.
Examples
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He admired her causticity, as it always added a sharp edge to their discussions.
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The professor's causticity made his critiques both memorable and unsettling.
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He thinks and speaks such wit (of whatever causticity) in real time.
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Synonyms
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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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8.1
A mocking way of speaking that shows dislike or disrespect
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9.8
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
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7.0
A harsh, rude manner or tone that offends people
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8.1
A habit of saying harsh, hurtful things about other 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
A tendency to make sharp, hurtful remarks
A mocking, harsh way of speaking that shows no respect
A harsh tone in speech or writing that hurts people
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
A sharp, cutting way of speaking that sounds rude
Antonyms
How Caustic
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Morphology
Etymology
Causticity comes from an old Greek root kaiein meaning 'to burn', and it shares that root with caustic, which first described substances that could 'burn' the skin. So, causticity describes words that 'burn' people—sharp, biting, or sarcastic.