mordancy
- noun
- /ˈmɔrdənsi/
- Formal
:
mordacidad
- Her mordancy in the review shocked many readers.
Examples
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Some readers appreciate the mordancy in his reviews, while others find them too harsh.
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Her writing is known for its mordancy, often exposing uncomfortable truths with sharp wit.
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The comedian's mordancy made the audience laugh but also think deeply about social issues.
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The author's mordancy made the book both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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The comedian's mordancy made his critique of society both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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Her mordancy left no room for leniency as she laid bare the flaws in his argument.
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The article was filled with mordancy, sharply criticizing the government's policies.
Synonyms
2
7.5
A sarcastic, sharply mocking way of speaking that can hurt people
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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
Speech or writing that is sharply critical and makes people feel bad
A tendency to make sharp, hurtful remarks
Speech or writing that is sharp and often hurts people
A sharp, biting way of speaking or writing that strongly affects people
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 Biting
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Mordancy comes from the Latin mordere, which means 'to bite', and is related to the English word mordant. So mordancy describes a 'biting' style of speaking or writing, meaning sharp and often harsh criticism that 'bites' the listener.