mordacious

mor·da·cious

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-dey-shuh s]
- /mɔrˈdeɪ ʃəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-dey-shuh s]
- /mɔrˈdeɪ ʃəs/

Definitions of mordacious word

adjective mordacious biting or given to biting. 1
adjective mordacious sharp or caustic in style, tone, etc. 1
noun mordacious Denoting or using biting sarcasm or invective. 1
adjective mordacious sarcastic, caustic, or biting 0
adjective mordacious biting, sharp, acrid, or caustic 0

See all 5 definitions of mordacious

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Origin of mordacious

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50; < Latin mordāci- (stem of mordāx given to biting) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Mordacious

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mordacious popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% 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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Synonyms for mordacious

adj mordacious

acerbic — sour in taste
acid — An acid is a chemical substance, usually a liquid, which contains hydrogen and can react with other substances to form salts. Some acids burn or dissolve other substances that they come into contact with.
acidic — Acidic substances contain acid.
acrid — An acrid smell or taste is strong and sharp, and usually unpleasant.
acrimonious — Acrimonious words or quarrels are bitter and angry.

adjective mordacious

biting — Biting wind or cold is extremely cold.

All 22 Synonyms of mordacious