MORDACIOUS


Meaning of MORDACIOUS in English

[ mɔ:'deɪʃəs ]

■ adjective formal

1》 bitingly sarcastic or abusive.

2》 given to biting.

Derivatives

mordacity noun

Origin

C17: from L. mordax , mordac- 'biting' + -ious .

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