English dictionary
caustic
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
adjective
- harsh or corrosive in tone
noun
- the envelope of light rays reflected or refracted by a curved surface or object
noun
- any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
Example sentences
an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose
a barrage of acid comments
her acrid remarks make her many enemies
bitter words
blistering criticism