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- [kaw-stik]
- /ˈkɔ stɪk/
- /ˈkɔːstɪklɪ/
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- [kaw-stik]
- /ˈkɔ stɪk/
Definitions of caustically word
- adjective caustically capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue. 1
- adjective caustically severely critical or sarcastic: a caustic remark. 1
- noun caustically a caustic substance. 1
- noun caustically Optics. caustic curve. caustic surface. 1
- noun caustically In a caustic manner. 1
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Origin of caustically
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin causticus < Greek kaustikós burning, caustic, equivalent to kaust(ós) burnt (verbal adjective of kaíein to burn) + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Caustically
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preposition
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caustically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for caustically
adv caustically
- acerbically — in an acerbic manner
- acrimoniously — caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.: an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute.
- bitingly — nipping; smarting; keen: biting cold; a biting sensation on the tongue.
- maliciously — full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
- sneeringly — to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt: They sneered at his pretensions.
adverb caustically
- sarcastically — of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
- scathing — bitterly severe, as a remark: a scathing review of the play.
- astringently — In the manner of an astringent.
- mordantly — sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting.
- sharply — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
Antonyms for caustically
adverb caustically
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
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