Mordacious

Origin

From Latin mordax ("given to biting, corrosive") (from mordere ("to bite, sting")) + -ious.

Full definition of mordacious

Adjective

1. Biting, causing a physical bite or sting; corrosive
2. sharp or caustic in style or tone.
3. Prone to biting, aggressive (of an animal etc.).
4. Sharp in intent, sarcastic

Derived terms

• mordaciously
• mordacity

Related terms

• mordant, mordancy
• mordant