Caustic

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːstɪk/

Definitions of caustic

adjective Caustic is an adjective that describes something that is sarcastic, cutting, or harsh in tone.

Example Sentences

A1 The caustic cleaner should be kept out of reach of children.

A2 The caustic remarks made by the teacher hurt the student's feelings.

B1 The caustic review of the restaurant left a bad impression on potential customers.

B2 Her caustic wit often got her into trouble with her friends.

C1 His caustic sense of humor could be off-putting to some people.

C2 The politician's caustic remarks caused a stir in the media.

Examples of caustic in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted experiments to study the effects of caustic chemicals on different materials.

informal Be careful with that caustic cleaner, it's really strong stuff.

slang She has a caustic sense of humor that can be a bit harsh at times.

figurative His caustic remarks left a lasting impact on the team's morale.

Grammatical Forms of caustic

• past tense: causticized
• plural: caustics
• comparative: more caustic
• superlative: most caustic
• present tense: causticizes
• future tense: will causticize
• perfect tense: has causticized
• continuous tense: is causticizing
• singular: caustic
• positive degree: caustic
• infinitive: to causticize
• gerund: causticizing
• participle: causticized

Origin and Evolution of caustic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'caustic' originated from the Greek word 'kaustikos', meaning capable of burning.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe substances that can burn or corrode, the word 'caustic' has evolved to also refer to remarks or wit that are harsh and critical.