Definition of Mordant

having a scathing wit

Examples of Mordant in a sentence

The mordant mother often used harsh words that made her son cry.  🔊

When the mordant president entered the boardroom, all of his vice-presidents readied for his sarcastic attacks.  🔊

The mordant news anchor lost his job after he made racist jokes on television.  🔊

Before I face my mordant mother-in-law at dinner, I must brace myself for her abrasive comments about my cooking.  🔊

The mordant comedian offended many people with his scathing taunts.  🔊

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