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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

mordacious

/mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does mordacious mean?

adjective

Having a sharp, biting quality; fiercely critical or sarcastic. Characterized by a sharp, cutting, or biting quality.

Example

"The mordacious comments from the critic left the author feeling deflated."

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