sharp-tongued Synonyms
Strongest:
- incisive
- cynical
- sarcastic
- satirical
- acid
- spiky
- wry
- tart
- acidic
- mordant
- acerbic
- snarky
- poignant
- scathing
- pungent
- smart-mouthed
- acidulous
- satiric
- brisk
- smart-aleck
- cross
- sour
- barbed
- caustic
- sardonic
- acrid
- corrosive
- trenchant
Strong:
- sourish
- smart-alecky
- scalding
- tongue-in-cheek
- acrimonious
- blunt
- ironic
- brusque
- acerb
- sharp
- biting
- vitriolic
- facetious
- gruff
- resentful
- flippant
- ironical
- keen
- cutting
- dry
- spikey
- tartish
- stringent
Weak:
sharp-tongued Meaning
sharp-tongued
having a sharp tongue
sharp-tongued Sentence Examples
- Her sharp-tongued comments cut through the air like a knife.
- The interviewer's sharp-tongued questions left the candidate feeling flustered.
- The sharp-tongued critic tore apart the novel, leaving no stone unturned.
- The teacher's sharp-tongued wit kept the students engaged and entertained.
- The boss's sharp-tongued reprimand sent a shiver down the employees' spines.
- The gossip's sharp-tongued remarks spread like wildfire through the town.
- The satirist's sharp-tongued barbs targeted the hypocrisy in society.
- The comedian's sharp-tongued humor made the audience roar with laughter.
- The politician's sharp-tongued speeches won him both admirers and detractors.
- The jury's sharp-tongued questions left the defendant feeling vulnerable.
FAQs About the word sharp-tongued
having a sharp tongue
incisive, cynical, sarcastic, satirical, acid, spiky, wry, tart, acidic, mordant
merry, playful,amusing, mild, gentle, good-natured,waggish, droll, diplomatic, smooth
Her sharp-tongued comments cut through the air like a knife.
The interviewer's sharp-tongued questions left the candidate feeling flustered.
The sharp-tongued critic tore apart the novel, leaving no stone unturned.
The teacher's sharp-tongued wit kept the students engaged and entertained.
