MORDANT


Meaning of MORDANT in English

adjective

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

But the play's compassion and mordant comedy make for compelling viewing.

He showed his willingness to trade his mordant wit for the required political cliches.

She was totally guileless, honest, with a mordant sense of humour and sardonic wit.

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