mordant

[US]/ˈmɔːdnt/
[UK]/ˈmɔːrdnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. corrosive; acerbic; pungent
n. a dye or metal corrosion agent
vt. treat with a dye or metal corrosion agent; dye

Phrases & Collocations

mordant humor

mordant wit

mordant tone

Example Sentences

a mordant sense of humour.

an inquisitor's mordant questioning.

Cotton can be dyed after pre mordanting with addition agent.

A solution called a moderant in mordant is used in the dying dyeing process.

Her mordant wit often leaves people speechless.

The comedian's mordant jokes were met with mixed reactions.

He delivered a mordant critique of the government's policies.

The author is known for her mordant writing style.

His mordant comments often border on rudeness.

The movie's mordant humor appealed to a niche audience.

She couldn't help but appreciate his mordant sense of humor.

The professor's mordant remarks kept the students on their toes.

The mordant tone of the article reflected the author's frustration.

His mordant criticism struck a chord with many readers.

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