mordancy

noun
UK: /ˈmɔːrdənsi/
US: /ˈmɔːrdənsi/

  1. The quality of being sharply or bitterly sarcastic and amusing.

    1. Her mordancy made some people uncomfortable.
    2. The play's mordancy was its best feature, providing biting commentary on society's ills.

Synonyms

acerbity acrimony sarcasm
mordancy noun

  1. A biting or caustic quality; sharpness.

    1. The critic noted the mordancy of the author's wit.
    2. He admired the mordancy with which she dismissed foolish arguments, never suffering fools gladly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "mordancy" is /ˈmɔːrdənsi/ in British English and /ˈmɔːrdənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mordancy": acerbity, acrimony, sarcasm.

Example usage of "mordancy": "Her mordancy made some people uncomfortable.". More examples on the page.