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- [bahrbd]
- /bɑrbd/
- /bɑːbd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahrbd]
- /bɑrbd/
Definitions of barbed word
- adjective barbed A barbed remark or joke seems polite or humorous, but contains a cleverly hidden criticism. 3
- adjective barbed having a barb or barbs 3
- adjective barbed stinging; cutting 3
- adjective barbed having barbs. 1
- adjective barbed calculated to wound; cutting: a professor noted for his barbed criticisms. 1
- noun barbed a point or pointed part projecting backward from a main point, as of a fishhook or arrowhead. 1
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Origin of barbed
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; barb1 + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Barbed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
barbed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
barbed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for barbed
adj barbed
- biting — Biting wind or cold is extremely cold.
- pointed — having a point or points: a pointed arch.
- piercing — loud or shrill, as the quality of a voice.
- hurtful — causing hurt or injury; injurious; harmful.
- sharp — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
Antonyms for barbed
adj barbed
- flattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- mild — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
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