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    Mordant (en. Biting)

    /mɔʁ.dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having a corrosive effect on something.
    The biting tone of his speech shocked the audience.
    Le ton mordant de son discours a choqué l'audience.
    Sarcastic, caustic, whether in criticism or humor.
    His biting humor often hits the mark.
    Son humour mordant fait souvent mouche.
    Describes something that is incisive or impactful.
    The newspaper article contained several biting comments.
    L'article de journal contenait plusieurs commentaires mordants.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mordens', present participle of 'mordere', which means to bite.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    biting humor
    A form of humor that critiques sharply and effectively.
    humour mordant
    biting remark
    An observation that is sharp and direct.
    remarque mordante
    biting wit
    A mind that has the ability to critique sharply.
    esprit mordant

    Related Words

    to bite
    Action of gripping or piercing something with the teeth.
    mordre
    bite
    The mark left by a bite.
    morsure
    sharp
    Describes something or someone that stings with their criticism.
    acerbe

    Slang Meanings

    Sharp criticism
    His comment was perceived as a biting wit.
    Son commentaire a été perçu comme un mordant de l'esprit.
    biting sarcasm
    She replied with a biting sarcasm that left everyone speechless.
    Elle a répondu avec un mordant sarcasme qui a laissé tout le monde bouche bée.