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caustically

/kɔːˈstɪkli/ adverb · British & US

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What does caustically mean?

adverb

In a caustic manner; severely critical or sarcastic. Used to express sharp or biting criticism.

Example

"She spoke caustically about the politician's latest scandal."

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Etymologically related

caustic caustics causticity causticize

Synonyms for caustically

caustically sarcastically bitingly scathingly witheringly cuttingly

Antonyms of caustically

flatteringly praisingly complimentarily

Rhymes with caustically

caustically critically historically literally