Caustically
adverb
In a way that shows severe criticism or sarcasm.
He caustically replied to her naive suggestion.
Often appears as...
- caustically replied
- caustically commented
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that has the ability to burn, corrode, or destroy organic tissue.
The acid reacted caustically with the metal.
Often appears as...
- reacted caustically
- caustically burns
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
In a way that shows severe criticism or sarcasm.
He caustically replied to her naive suggestion.
Often appears as...
- caustically replied
- caustically commented
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that has the ability to burn, corrode, or destroy organic tissue.
The acid reacted caustically with the metal.
Often appears as...
- reacted caustically
- caustically burns
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Using 'caustically' expresses a sharp, cutting tone, suggesting strong disapproval or disdain.
She caustically dismissed the plan as utterly foolish.
Pro Tip 2/3Harsh Sarcasm
'Caustically' often implies that the sarcasm is hurtful or intended to sting.
He commented caustically on every mistake I made.
Pro Tip 3/3Confrontational Context
Use 'caustically' for situations where someone is being confronted or challenged, not light banter.
The journalist caustically questioned the politician's vague statement.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Using 'caustically' expresses a sharp, cutting tone, suggesting strong disapproval or disdain.
She caustically dismissed the plan as utterly foolish.
Pro Tip 2/3Harsh Sarcasm
'Caustically' often implies that the sarcasm is hurtful or intended to sting.
He commented caustically on every mistake I made.
Pro Tip 3/3Confrontational Context
Use 'caustically' for situations where someone is being confronted or challenged, not light banter.
The journalist caustically questioned the politician's vague statement.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Using 'caustically' expresses a sharp, cutting tone, suggesting strong disapproval or disdain.
She caustically dismissed the plan as utterly foolish.
Pro Tip 2/3Harsh Sarcasm
'Caustically' often implies that the sarcasm is hurtful or intended to sting.
He commented caustically on every mistake I made.
Pro Tip 3/3Confrontational Context
Use 'caustically' for situations where someone is being confronted or challenged, not light banter.
The journalist caustically questioned the politician's vague statement.
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Quote examples
Ben Shapiro
American Author
Wishful thinking won't make the Palestinians an Israeli peace partner, no matter how much President Barack Obama pressures Israel to make concessions; caustically mocking Putin's worldview won't make it any less real or mitigate the Russian threat.
Quote examples
Ben Shapiro
American Author
Wishful thinking won't make the Palestinians an Israeli peace partner, no matter how much President Barack Obama pressures Israel to make concessions; caustically mocking Putin's worldview won't make it any less real or mitigate the Russian threat.
Example 1 of 1
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