Definition & Meaning of "mordacious"in English

mordacious

(of animals) tending to bite or sting as a means of defense, feeding, etc.

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most mordacious

Comparative

more mordacious

gradable

domain

behavior, animals, aggression

Examples

The dog had become mordacious after being mistreated and would bite anyone who approached.

using biting, indirect criticism to challenge ideas or expose flaws in people

acerbic

acid

acrid

biting

caustic

Examples

Jane was well known for her mordacious wit and biting social commentary.

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