Caustic describes something that is burning or sarcastically biting, often in the form of cutting criticism.
Caustic beschreibt etwas Brennendes oder sarkastisch Beißendes, oft in Form von verletzlicher Kritik.
| Word | caustic |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | burning; sarcastically biting. |
| Sentence | The critic's caustic review humiliated the actors, who resented his cutting remarks. |
Tags: psat
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