Pronunciation: /ˈmɔrdənsi/
noun the quality of being biting or caustic in style or tone
A1 The comedian's mordancy made the audience laugh.
A2 Her mordancy in response to criticism surprised her coworkers.
B1 The politician's mordancy in debates often alienates voters.
B2 The professor's mordancy towards lazy students was well-known.
C1 The author's mordancy in his writing style added depth to his novels.
C2 Her mordancy in analyzing complex issues was admired by her peers.
adjective having a biting or caustic quality
A1 The mordancy comment hurt her feelings.
A2 His mordancy sense of humor often gets him into trouble.
B1 The mordancy tone of the article made it difficult to read.
B2 She was known for her mordancy wit in social circles.
C1 The writer's mordancy critique of society sparked a heated debate.
C2 His mordancy observations on politics were both insightful and cutting.
formal The critic's mordancy in his reviews often left the artists feeling disheartened.
informal Her mordancy when joking around can sometimes be a bit too much.
slang I can't handle his mordancy, it's just too harsh.
figurative The mordancy of his words cut through the tension in the room like a knife.
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