δηκτικός — meaning in English

English meaning

• mordant adj Sharply critical or biting in tone.
• pungent adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
• snarky adjective Sarcastic and mildly mocking, often out of irritation.

Senses

δηκτικός is used for these senses in English:

• mordant Having or showing a sharp or critical quality.
• pungent (botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
• snarky (informal, often humorous) Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.

mordant — full definition

1. adj Sharply critical or biting in tone.
2. adj (chemistry) Used to fix a dye onto cloth or fibre.

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