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mordant

adjective

/ˈmɔːrdənt/

Meaning

Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.

Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.

mordant wit

caustic, biting, sarcastic, incisive

bland, mild, gentle

mordant wit, mordant humor, mordant remark, mordant criticism

successful in material terms; flourishing financially or in general well-being

incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed

open, honest, and direct in speech or expression

productive; beneficial; successful;

Relating to or characterized by economic recession.

Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.