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Mordant Bre /ˈmɔːdnt/Name /ˈmɔːrdnt/Adjective  Word Origin Formal)critical Unkind Funny Caustic Wit

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 word origin

(formal)critical and unkind, but funny caustic
His mordant wit appealed to students. mor•dant•ly/BrE ˈmɔːdntli; NAmE ˈmɔːrdntli/ adverb 

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