caustic (Meaning)
caustic (n)
any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
caustic (s)
harsh or corrosive in tone
of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
caustic (a.)
Alt. of Caustical
Any substance or means which, applied to animal or other organic tissue, burns, corrodes, or destroys it by chemical action; an escharotic.
A caustic curve or caustic surface.
Synonyms & Antonyms of caustic
Synonyms:
- rough
- smart-alecky
- cross
- stringent
- insincere
- severe
- incisive
- poignant
- sourish
- sharp-tongued
- crisp
- resentful
- gruff
- concise
- tongue-in-cheek
- tartish
- trenchant
- snippy
- brusque
- flippant
- smart-mouthed
- dry
- blunt
- pithy
- vitriolic
- succinct
- terse
- keen
- brisk
- spikey
- abrupt
- curt
- acerb
- wry
- acrimonious
- spiky
- bitter
- sour
- facetious
Antonyms:
caustic Sentence Examples
- She delivered a caustic remark that left everyone in the room stunned.
- The caustic chemicals must be handled with extreme care to avoid injury.
- His caustic wit often alienated those around him.
- The politician's caustic comments sparked controversy and outrage.
- The reviewer's caustic critique of the film garnered attention for its scathing honesty.
- The teacher's caustic tone made students reluctant to ask questions in class.
- The journalist's column was known for its caustic commentary on current events.
- The metal corroded under the influence of the caustic substance.
- Despite his caustic exterior, he had a kind heart underneath.
- The comedian's caustic humor pushed the boundaries of acceptability.
FAQs About the word caustic
any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue, harsh or corrosive in tone, of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eati
satiric, acidic, satirical, corrosive,sarcastic, acid, barbed, snarky, cutting, sharp
mild, merry, gentle, amusing, mild, gentle, merry,amusing, playful, playful
She delivered a caustic remark that left everyone in the room stunned.
The caustic chemicals must be handled with extreme care to avoid injury.
His caustic wit often alienated those around him.
The politician's caustic comments sparked controversy and outrage.
