adj. Biting, causing a physical bite or sting; corrosive
adj. sharp or caustic in style or tone.
adj. Prone to biting, aggressive (of an animal etc.).
adj. Sharp in intent, sarcastic
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Biting; given to biting; hence, figuratively, sarcastic; severe; scathing.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Biting; given to biting.
Acrid; violent in action.
Sarcastic.
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adj. capable of wounding
adj. biting or given to biting
Word Usage
""You must forgive the Maestra for her characteristic mordacious tone, Consejal Pejeno," Betina du Zabala of the Gremio Poetica said, smiling oddly at her great rival."