mordacity
- noun
- /mɔrˈdæsɪti/
- Formal
- 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
102
3.9
A way of saying the opposite to make fun of someone or show you dislike them
7
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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6.6
A rough, unfriendly way of speaking or acting
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4.6
A harsh, sudden way of speaking that sounds unfriendly
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7.0
A harsh, rude manner or tone that offends people
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7.2
A quiet, slightly mocking kind of humor
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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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5.6
A sharp, cutting way of speaking that sounds rude
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9.8
A sharp, cutting way of speaking and writing that criticizes people and ideas
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8.0
Speech or writing that is sharp and often hurts people
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9.3
A mocking, harsh way of speaking that shows no respect
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9.7
Speech or writing that is sharply critical and makes people feel bad
A sharp, biting way of speaking or writing that strongly affects people
A harsh tone in speech or writing that hurts people
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
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.